Effect of Plant Polyphenols on Adipokine Secretion from Human SGBS Adipocytes

Introduction. Adipose tissue contributes to atherosclerosis with mechanisms related to adipokine secretion. Polyphenols may exhibit antiatherogenic properties. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of three polyphenols, namely, quercetin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and resveratro...

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Main Authors: Christos S. Derdemezis, Dimitrios N. Kiortsis, Vasilis Tsimihodimos, Maria P. Petraki, Patra Vezyraki, Moses S. Elisaf, Alexandros D. Tselepis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Biochemistry Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/285618