Protective effect of angiopoietin 2 on cardiomyocytes against simulated ischemic injury

Angiopoietin 1 (Angpt1) and Angiopoietin 2 (Angpt2) are vascular growth factors that play important roles in vascular angiogenesis and adult vasculature maintenance. Previous studies reported that Angpt1 reduced the size of myocardial infarction in in vivo myocardial infarction experiment in rats, while Angpt2  protein levels increased in myocardial infarction areas. ...

Author : Piyanuch Thitiwuthikiat, Duangduan Siriwittayawan, Teonchit Nuamchit
Keyword : Angiopoietins, cardioprotective molecule, myocardial ischemia

Cytotoxic effect of lutein extracts from marigold flower in Lens epithelial cell line

Lutein is a carotenoid found in the lens of the human eyes. Its functions are to protect the eyes by filtering a hazard blue light and to prevent vision loss due to cataract formation. Lutein could not be synthesised in the body and must be taken from the diet, however, lutein is isolated from a marigold flower....

Author : Natthawadee yoisara, Bunyaporn Phongsombun, Sakaoduan Chitnan, Pussadee Paensuwan
Keyword : Lutein, cytotoxicity, human lens epithelial cell, Posterior Capsule Opacification (PCO)