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(−)-Epicatechin protects against myocardial ischemia-induced cardiac injury via activation of the PTEN/PI3K/AKT pathway

Flavonol (−)-epicatechin (EPI) is primarily contained in green tea (Camellia sinensis) and cocoa beans (Theobroma cacao), and has been demonstrated to be beneficial for the health of the cardiovascular system. However, the effect and the underlying mechanism of EPI on myocardial ischemia induced car...

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Autores principales: Li, Jia-Wen, Wang, Xiao-Yun, Zhang, Xin, Gao, Lei, Wang, Li-Feng, Yin, Xin-Hua
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: D.A. Spandidos 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5984010/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29658565
http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/mmr.2018.8870