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New insights in how nitrite can be involved in cardioprotection

Nitrite, an inorganic ion which abundantly occurs in green leaves and other vegetables, is known to help to prevent and counteract cardiovascular diseases, but the mechanisms involved are still partially unclear. In the attempt to cast light

Generation and incorporation of electrophilic fatty acid nitroalkenes in triacylglycerides

Electrophilic fatty acid nitroalkenes (NO2-FA) are compounds formed in our body that induce protective programs in cells and tissues and reduce inflammation. Beneficial effects have been proven in various diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart attack, lung