Cryptotanshinone inhibits TNF-α-induced early atherogenic events in vitro

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Zuraini, Chin, Theng Ng, Lai, Yen Fong, Abu Bakar, Nurul Ain, Mohd Hussain, Nor Hayuti, Kok, Pian Ang, Cheng , Gwendoline Lian Ee, , Muhammad Nazrul Hakim
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer 2016
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55402/1/Cryptotanshinone%20inhibits%20TNF-%CE%B1-induced%20early%20atherogenic%20events%20in%20.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/55402/

Endothelial dysfunction has been implicated in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen) is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been effectively used to treat cardiovascular disease. Cryptotanshinone (CTS), a major lipophilic compound isolated from S. miltiorrhiza, has b...