Effects of Olive Oil Phenolic Compounds on Inflammation in the Prevention and Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is responsible for more than 7 million deaths worldwide. In the early stages of the development of atherosclerotic plaques, cardiovascular risk factors stimulate vascular endothelial cells, initiating an inflammatory process, fundamental in the pathogenesis of CAD. The...

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Main Authors: Priscilla Azambuja Lopes de Souza, Aline Marcadenti, Vera Lúcia Portal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/10/1087