Caffeine Enhances the Calcium-Dependent Cardiac Mitochondrial Permeability Transition: Relevance for Caffeine Toxicity
Caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), a compound present in beverages such as tea and coffee, is known to be toxic at high concentrations. Some of the observed clinical conditions include cardiovascular disease and reproductive disorders, among others. The possible toxic effects of caffeine on heart m...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | , |
| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
| Published: |
2002
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10316/5419 |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Oai: | oai:estudogeral.sib.uc.pt:10316/5419 |