Novel Bioactivity of Ellagic Acid in Inhibiting Human Platelet Activation

Pomegranates are widely consumed either as fresh fruit or in beverage form as juice and wine. Ellagic acid possesses potent antioxidative properties; it is known to be an effective phytotherapeutic agent with antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic qualities. Ellagic acid (20 to 80 μM) exhibited a potent...

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Main Authors: Yi Chang, Wei-Fan Chen, Kuan-Hung Lin, Cheng-Ying Hsieh, Duen-Suey Chou, Li-Jyun Lin, Joen-Rong Sheu, Chao-Chien Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/595128