Quercetin and its metabolites improve vessel function by inducing eNOS activity via phosphorylation of AMPK
Quercetin is a major flavonoid in a wide range of fruits and vegetables. Consumption of quercetin may contribute to a reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Following ingestion, flavonoids are metabolized rapidly by methylation or glucuronidation, which can alter their biological activit...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
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2012
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/35631 |