Antioxidant activity and protective effects of cocoa and kola nut mistletoe (Globimetula cupulata) against ischemia/reperfusion injury in Langendorff-perfused rat hearts

Protection against cardiomyocyte damage following ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury is highly desirable in patients with ischemic heart disease. Hydromethanol extracts of Globimetula cupulata (mistletoe) growing on cocoa (CGCE) and kola nut (KGCE) trees were assessed for antioxidant content and card...

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Main Authors: Afolabi Clement Akinmoladun, Johnson Akintunde Olowe, Kayode Komolafe, Joan Ogundele, Mary Tolulope Olaleye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-04-01
Series:Journal of Food and Drug Analysis
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1021949815001532