Theaflavin Ameliorates Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats Through Its Anti-Inflammatory Effect and Modulation of STAT-1

Theaflavin, a major constituent of black tea, possesses biological functions such as the antioxidative, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory ones. The purpose of this study was to verify whether theaflavin reduces focal cerebral ischemia injury in a rat model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO)....

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Main Authors: Fei Cai, Cai-Rong Li, Ji-Liang Wu, Jian-Guo Chen, Chao Liu, Qing Min, Wei Yu, Chang-Han Ouyang, Jin-He Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2006-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/MI/2006/30490