<it>Ginkgo biloba </it>extract (EGb761) inhibits mitochondria-dependent caspase pathway and prevents apoptosis in hypoxia-reoxygenated cardiomyocytes

• Main Authors: Tong Yao (Author), Gu Yong (Author), Lee Waisin (Author), Shen Jiangang (Author), Fung Peter CW (Author), Tong Li (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>EGb761 is a standard extract from the leaves of <it>Ginkgo biloba </it>(<it>Yinxing</it>) containing ginkgo-flavone glycosides and terpenoid. The flavonoid components of EGb761 scavenge free radicals and prote...