Flavonoids: Antioxidants Against Atherosclerosis

Flavonoids: Antioxidants Against Atherosclerosis

Oxidative stress results from an imbalance between excessive formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and/or reactive nitrogen species and limited antioxidant defences. Endothelium and nitric oxide (NO) are key regulators of vascular health. NO bioavailability is modulated by ROS that degrade NO,...

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Main Authors: Claudio Ferri, Davide Grassi, Giovambattista Desideri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-08-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
oxidative stress
endothelial dysfunction
atherosclerosis
antioxidants
flavonoids
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/2/8/889/

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