Ascorbic acid partly antagonizes resveratrol mediated heme oxygenase-1 but not paraoxonase-1 induction in cultured hepatocytes - role of the redox-regulated transcription factor Nrf2

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both resveratrol and vitamin C (ascorbic acid) are frequently used in complementary and alternative medicine. However, little is known about the underlying mechanisms for potential health benefits of resveratrol and its interactions...

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Main Authors: Hori Osamu, Hashida Koji, Döring Frank, Schmelzer Constance, Schrader Charlotte, Breckwoldt Dorothea, Boesch-Saadatmandi Christine, Wagner Anika E, Matsugo Seiichi, Rimbach Gerald
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-01-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6882/11/1