Relative Effects of α- and γ-Tocopherol on Low-Density Lipoprotein Oxidation and Superoxide Dismutase and Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity and Protein Expression in Rats

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Background: Increasing evidence suggests that vitamin E prevents the progression of ath erosclerosis by inhibiting platelet aggregation, monocyte adhesion. and improving plaque stability and vasomotor function. Recently, controversy has arisen as to the relative effects of α- and γ-tocopherol in modulating some mediators of atherosclerosis.