[Effect of grape seed extract on cardiomyocyte apoptosis in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats]

ABSTRACT

Background: Apoptosis is a regulated, energy-dependent, cell suicide mechanism that has also been reported to play a critical role in the development of diabetic cardiomyopathy. In the present study, the effect of grape seed extract on cardiomyocyte apoptosis status in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats was investigated