Nootkatone attenuates myocardial oxidative damage, inflammation, and apoptosis in isoproterenol-induced myocardial infarction in rats

Myocardial infarction (MI) is a lethal manifestation of cardiovascular diseases. Oxidative stress, inflammation, and subsequent cell death are known to play crucial roles in the pathogenesis of MI. Despite tremendous developments in interventional cardiology, there is need for novel drugs for the prevention and treatment of MI. For the development of novel drugs, usage of natural products has gained attention as a therapeutic approach for...