The role of Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR-4) in wine-induced cardioprotection
Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === Moderate and chronic consumption of red wine confers cardioprotection. Melatonin, present in wine, may contribute to this cardioprotective effect. Melatonin confers cardioprotection via the activation of tumor necrosis factoralpha (TNF-...
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Format: | Dissertation |
Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2015
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11789 |