Waste Autochthonous Tuscan Olive Leaves as Antioxidant Source for Endothelial Protection

Summary

Olive leaves are a by-product of the olive harvest, yet the extract obtained from them is sold as a supplement and an over-the-counter remedy. This in vitro study asks whether extract from the Tuscan cultivar Olivastra seggianese protects endothelial cells against oxidative stress caused by reactive oxygen species - the mechanism implicated in vascular disease. Turning a regional agricultural residue into a documented bioactive material links local biowaste valorisation with cardiovascular research.

Authors & Affiliations

• Jose Gustavo De la Ossa

  Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Department of Surgical Sciences, Italy
• Francesca Felice

  Cardiovascular Research Laboratory, Department of Surgical Sciences, Italy
• Bahareh Azimi

  Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy
• Jasmine Esposito Salsano

  Doctoral School in Life Sciences, University of Siena, Italy
• Maria Digiacomo

  Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Italy
• Marco Macchia

  Department of Pharmacy, University of Pisa, Italy
• Serena Danti Corresponding

  Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Italy

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