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Expression of bilitranslocase in the vascular endothelium and its function as a flavonoid transporter

Alessandra Maestro, Michela Terdoslavich, Andreja Vanzo, Adenike Kuku, Federica Tramer, Vanessa Nicolin, Fulvio Micali, Giuliana Decorti, Sabina Passamonti

Cardiovascular Research · 2009 · 69 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

The uptake of some flavonoids into the vascular endothelium occurs via the bilirubin-specific membrane transporter bilitranslocase. This offers new insights into the vascular effects of both flavonoids and bilirubin.

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