Resveratrol and Endometrium

Resveratrol modulates the expression of PTGS2 and cellular proliferation in the normal rat endometrium in an AKT-dependent manner.

Resveratrol (trans-3,4N-trihydroxystilbene), a phytoalexin present in grapes and red wine is emerging as a natural compound with anticancer properties. However, the physiological and molecular effects of resveratrol on normal uterine cells are poorly understood. In the present study we evaluated the effects of resveratrol on normal uterine cells and the mechanisms involved in vivo. Healthy imma...

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Resveratrol, obesity and diabetes.

Resveratrol belongs to the large group of biologically active substances found in plants. This compound is classified as phytoestrogen because of its ability to interact with estrogen receptor. Numerous beneficial effects of resveratrol described in the literature involve cardioprotective, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action. Recently, this broad spectrum of effects is enlarge...

Resveratrol and Cardiovascular Diseases

The increased incidence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) has stimulated research for substances that could improve cardiovascular health. Among them, resveratrol (RES), a polyphenolic compound notably present in grapes and red wine, has been involved in the "French paradox". RES is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and for its ability to upregulate endothelial NO synth...

Sirtuin and Resveratrol

1Unitat de Farmacologia i Farmacognòsia i Institut de Biomedicina (IBUB), Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, Nucli Universitari de Pedralbes, Barcelona, Spain 2Centro de Investigación de Biomedicina en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Madrid, Spain 3Departament de Fisiologia, Facultat de Farmàcia, Universitat de Barcelona, Nucli Univ...