Oleacein and Foam Cell Formation in Human Monocyte-Derived Macrophages: A Potential Strategy Against Early and Advanced Atherosclerotic Lesions
Background: Oleacein is a secoiridoid group polyphenol found mostly in Olea europea L. and Ligustrum vulgare L. (Oleaceae). The aim of the present study was to investigate a potential role of oleacein in prevention of the foam cell formation. Materials and Methods: Oleacein was isolated from Ligustr...
Main Authors: | Agnieszka Filipek, Tomasz P. Mikołajczyk, Tomasz J. Guzik, Marek Naruszewicz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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Series: | Pharmaceuticals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/13/4/64 |
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