Allicin up-regulates cellular glutathione level in vascular endothelial cells.

BACKGROUND: Allicin in garlic is the primary active compound known to rapidly interact with free thiols. AIMS OF THE STUDY: To examine the effect of allicin on gene expression and glutathione cellular level in vascular endothelial cells. METHODS: Cultured endothelial cells were exposed to allicin; m...

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Published in:European Journal of Nutrition Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 67 - 75
Main Authors: Horev-Azaria L, Eliav S, Izigov N, Pri-Chen S, Mirelman D, Miron T, Rabinkov A, Wilchek M, Jacob-Hirsch J, Amariglio N, Savion N
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Published: Springer Nature Mar2009
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