| Literature DB >> 15164729 |
Haim Tapiero1, Danyelle M Townsend, Kenneth D Tew.
Abstract
A strong association between elevated plasma low-density-lipoprotein (LDL) and the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) has been established. Oxidation of LDL (Ox-LDL) promotes vascular dysfunction, enhances the production and release of inflammatory mediators such as reactive oxygen species and contribute to the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. In addition, Ox-LDL enhances the production and release of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha), interleukin (IL)-6, arachidonic acid metabolites and nitric oxide (NO) that are responsible for various human pathologies including cancer. Organosulfur compounds (OSC) from alliaceae modulate the glutathione (GSH) redox cycle and inhibits NFkappa-B activation in human T cells. Furthermore, OSC bioactivities include antioxidant, antibacterial, anticarcinogenic, antiatherogenic, immunostimulatory, and liver protection potential.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15164729 PMCID: PMC6361170 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2004.01.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biomed Pharmacother ISSN: 0753-3322 Impact factor: 6.529