FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2010, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (21): 464-468.doi: 10.7506/spkx1002-6630-201021104

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Research Progress in Molecular Mechanism of Tea Polyphenol for Protecting Cardiovascular System

LIU Dong-ying,WANG Yin*   

  1. Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou 310013, China
  • Received:2009-09-07 Online:2010-11-15 Published:2010-12-29
  • Contact: WANG Yin E-mail:wy3333@163.com

Abstract:

Tea polyphenols have attracted considerable attention in the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. The molecular mechanisms of tea polyphenols involved in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, anti-angiongenic and protective effects on endothelial functions are reviewed in this paper. Meanwhile, the molecular targets of tea polyphenols are also discussed to explore the correlation between functional effects and signaling transduction pathways.

Key words: tea polyphenols, cardiovascular system, molecular target

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