<![CDATA[Atherosclerosis is an atheromatous plaque that protrudes into and clogs blood vessels. This study aimed to analyze the effect of Rhizophora sp extract on the expression of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 (MCP-1) in the early stages of atherosclerosis in rats fed an atherogenic diet. Eighteen abdominal aortic paraffin blocks of white rats were used, consisting of 3 groups: normal diet (K1), atherogenic diet (K2), and atherogenic diet and Rhizophora sp extract (K3). The effect of Rhizophora sp extract was assessed by immunohistochemical examination. MCP-1 expression was calculated in 5 fields of view, then analyzed using Photoshop Image Analysis. The results of this study indicated that administration of Rhizophora sp extract reduced MCP-1 expression in K3 compared to K2 (0.155±0.075 vs 0.246±0.097) although this result was not statistically significant. In conclusion, Rhizophora sp extract has the ability to inhibit MCP-1 expression in the aorta of rats fed an atherogenic diet.]]>
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