EVALUATION OF THE CARDIOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF MANGIFERIN IN AN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL OF ISCHEMIA REPERFUSION INJURY

Objective: The injurious effects of restoration of coronary blood flow following myocardial infarction is a major concern as reperfusion predisposes to myocardial injury. Mangiferin is a polyphenolic antioxidant present in the bark, fruits, roots and leaves of Mangifera indica Linn (Anacardiaceae…