| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8754086 | Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine | 2017 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Thymoquinone (TQ), one of the active components of Nigella sativa exhibited to have many biological effects. Several beneficial effects of TQ such as its antidiabetic, antioxidant, anticancer, hypolipidemic, and anti-inflammatory activities have been recognized. The present review focuses on the findings of recent studies on the protective effects of TQ against cardiovascular diseases. In the current review, we additionally concluded that TQ may be therapeutically effective agents for controlling diabetes and hyperlipidemia by decreasing the oxidative stress and inflammatory responses.
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Authors
Tahereh Farkhondeh, Saeed Samarghandian, Abasalt Borji,