Research Article

Cardioprotective Effect of (Z)-2-Acetoxy-3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl) Acrylic Acid: Inhibition of Apoptosis in Cardiomyocytes

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Expression of TNF-α and IL-1β mRNA. (Z)-2-Acetoxy-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) acrylic acid treatment (15, 30, and 60 mg/kg) reduces inflammatory cytokine expression in failing hearts. (a) TNF-α mRNA level. (b) IL-1β mRNA level. Values are expressed as , versus MI. in each group.
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