Abstract:Recently, elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels have been impilicated as a risk factor for atherosclerosis, resulting in coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, and peripheral vascular disease. Elevation of plasma homocysteine has been gradually induced subcutenous s.c. for male albino rats, beginning from the 5 th day, and up to three weeks. Oxidative stress is known as one of the mechanisms in injury for Hcy induction. Fruits and vegetables have been proved in lowering the Hcy effects. Fourty t… Show more
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