Flos Puerariae Extract Prevents Myocardial Apoptosis via Attenuation Oxidative Stress in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Mice

Background Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) suggests a direct cellular insult to myocardium. Apoptosis is considered as one of the hallmarks of DCM. Oxidative stress plays a key role in the pathogenesis of DCM. In this study, we explored the prevention of myocardial apoptosis by crude extract from Flos Puerariae (FPE) in experimental diabetic mice. Methods Experimental diabetic model was induced by intraperitoneally injection of streptozotocin...