EGCG inhibits CTGF expression via blocking NF-KB activation in cardiac fibroblast

Authors :: Caia, Yi
Yu, Shan-Shan
Chen, Ting-Ting
Gao, Si
Yu, Yang
Yea, Pan-Tao
Liu, Pei-Qing
Source :: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology. January 15, 2013, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p106, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: ARTICLE INFO Keywords: Epigallocatechin-3-gallate Cardiac fibrosis Connective tissue growth factor Reactive oxygen species NF-KB ABSTRACT Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) has been reported to play an important role in tissue [...]

Subjects :: Heart diseases -- Risk factors -- Complications and side effects -- Care and treatment -- Genetic aspects -- Research
Fibrosis -- Risk factors -- Research -- Causes of -- Complications and side effects -- Prevention
Cellular proteins -- Health aspects -- Research
Transcription factors -- Research
Biological sciences
Health
Science and technology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 09447113
Volume :: 20
Issue :: 2
Database :: Gale General OneFile
Journal :: Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: edsgcl.317904080

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