Anti-inflammatory activity of Chios mastic gum is associated with inhibition of TNF-alpha induced oxidative stress.

Triantafyllou, Angelike

Anti-inflammatory activity of Chios mastic gum is associated with inhibition of TNF-alpha induced oxidative stress. [electronic resource] - Nutrition journal Jun 2011 - 64 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1475-2891

10.1186/1475-2891-10-64 doi


Angiotensin II--metabolism
Animals
Anti-Inflammatory Agents--pharmacology
Antioxidants--pharmacology
Cells, Cultured
Electron Spin Resonance Spectroscopy
Endothelial Cells--drug effects
Hydrogen Peroxide--metabolism
Mastic Resin
NADPH Oxidases--metabolism
Oxidative Stress--drug effects
Pistacia--chemistry
Plant Extracts--pharmacology
Protein Kinase C--antagonists & inhibitors
Rats
Resins, Plant--chemistry
Superoxides--metabolism
Tetradecanoylphorbol Acetate--analogs & derivatives
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha--antagonists & inhibitors