Hyun Hwangbo, Cheol Park, EunJin Bang, Hyuk Soon Kim, Sung-Jin Bae, Eunjeong Kim, Youngmi Jung, Sun-Hee Leem, Young Rok Seo, Su Hyun Hong, Gi-Young Kim, Jin Won Hyun, Yung Hyun Choi
Oxidative stress contributes to the onset of chronic diseases in various organs, including muscles. Morroniside, a type of iridoid glycoside contained in Cornus officinalis , is reported to have advantages as a natural compound that prevents various diseases. However, the question of whether this phytochemical exerts any inhibitory effect against oxidative stress in muscle cells has not been well reported. Therefore, the current study aimed to evaluate whether morroniside can protect against oxidative damage induced by hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) in murine C2C12 myoblasts...
April 11, 2024: Biomolecules & Therapeutics