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Prevention of Hypertension, Cardiovascular Damage and Endothelial Dysfunction with Green Tea Extracts

Michele Antonello, Domenico Montemurro, Massimo Bolognesi, Adrián Piva, Franco Grego, Daniele Sticchi, Luisa Giuliani, Spiridione Garbisa, Gabriele Rossi

American Journal of Hypertension · 2007 · 85 citations · 28 references

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The GTE prevented hypertension and target organ damage induced by a high Ang II dose, likely by prevention or scavenging of superoxide anion generation.

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