Grape Seed Procyanidin Extract Improves Insulin Production but Enhances Bax Protein Expression in Cafeteria-Treated Male Rats

In a previous study, the administration of a grape seed procyanidin extract (GSPE) in female Wistar rats improved insulin resistance, reduced insulin production, and modulated apoptosis biomarkers in the pancreas. Considering that pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters in females are differe...

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Main Authors: Lídia Cedó, Anna Castell-Auví, Victor Pallarès, Mayte Blay, Anna Ardévol, Montserrat Pinent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Food Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/875314