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Effects of lipids and antioxidants on PCB-mediated dysfunction of vascular endothelial cells (EC)

  • B. Hennig
  • , R. Slim
  • , M. Toborek
  • , A. Malecki
  • , L. W. Robertson

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3 Scopus citations

Abstract

Our findings suggest that exposure to specific environmental contaminants can trigger diseases of the vasculature, e.g., cardiovascular disease. In addition, high-fat diets may potentiate and diets high in antioxidant nutrients may protect against PCB-mediated endothelial cell dysfunction. Our data give an insight into the potential use of vitamin E and related antioxidants to limit PCB-mediated cell injury. These studies are significant for providing new insights into potential nutrition interventions in diseases that can be induced by the toxicity of PCBs and other halogenated compounds.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18-19
Number of pages2
JournalCentral European Journal of Public Health
Volume8
Issue numberSUPPL.
StatePublished - Jul 2000

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health SciencesP42ES007380
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

    Keywords

    • Atherosclerosis
    • Endothelial cells
    • Fatty acids
    • PCB
    • Vitamin E

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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