Researchers unravel how “bilobalide”, the bioactive ingredient in Gingko biloba extract, protects the heart from ischemic injuries in cardiac diseases (IMAGE)

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Researchers unravel how “bilobalide”, the bioactive ingredient in Gingko biloba extract, protects the heart from ischemic injuries in cardiac diseases

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Scientists have discovered the mechanism behind the cardio-protective properties of Gingko biloba extracts containing the active component bilobalide, which could be a new herbal treatment for heart-related disorders.

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Jinlan Zhang from Institute of Materia Medica at Peking Union Medical College

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