Bark of Passiflora edulis Treatment Stimulates Antioxidant Capacity, and Reduces Dyslipidemia and Body Fat in db/db Mice

Bark of Passiflora edulis Treatment Stimulates Antioxidant Capacity, and Reduces Dyslipidemia and Body Fat in db/db Mice

Obesity is considered an important risk factor for several disorders, such as diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension, dyslipidemia, and atherosclerosis, which are associated with inflammation and oxidative stress as a trigger factor. Passiflora edulis contains important bioactive compound...

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Main Authors: Marielle Fernanda Panelli, Damiana Tortolero Pierine, Sérgio Luiz Borges de Souza, Artur Júnio Togneri Ferron, Jéssica Leite Garcia, Klinsmann Carolo dos Santos, Matheus Antônio Filiol Belin, Giuseppina Pace Pereira Lima, Milena Galhardo Borguini, Igor Otávio Minatel, Antônio Carlos Cicogna, Fabiane Valentini Francisqueti, Camila Renata Corrêa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
db/db mice
obesity
Passiflora edulis
oxidative stress
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/7/9/120

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