Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5950518 | Atherosclerosis | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Quercetin reduces the expression of human CRP and cardiovascular risk factors (SAA, fibrinogen) in mice in vivo. These systemic effects together with local anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory effects in the aorta may contribute to the attenuation of atherosclerosis.
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Authors
Robert Kleemann, Lars Verschuren, Martine Morrison, Susanne Zadelaar, Marjan J. van Erk, Peter Y. Wielinga, Teake Kooistra,