Antithrombogenic and Antiatherogenic Effects of Citrus Flavonoids

Contributions of Ralph C. Robbins
  • John A. Attaway
  • Béla S. Buslig
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Part of the Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology book series (AEMB, volume 439)

Abstract

This presentation is intended to commemorate the life’s work of a singular individual, Dr. Ralph C. Robbins, who was a pioneer among researchers studying the health benefits of flavonoids, particularly flavonoids such as hesperidin, tangeretin, nobiletin and others which occur in citrus fruits. Dr. Robbins entered the field in 1960, a time when research on health effects of flavonoids seemed to raise more questions than answers. To put Dr. Robbins’ research in perspective, let us first look very briefly at the history of flavonoid research.

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Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Methoxyl Group Atherogenic Diet Erythrocyte Aggregation Antiatherogenic Effect 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • John A. Attaway
    • 1
    • 2
  • Béla S. Buslig
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.Florida Citrus Consultants International, Inc.Lake AlfredUSA
  2. 2.Florida Department of CitrusLake AlfredUSA

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