RT Journal Article T1 Pro-Angiogenic Effects of Natural Antioxidants Extracted from Mango Leaf, Olive Leaf and Red Grape Pomace over Endothelial Colony-Forming Cells. A1 Sanchez-Gomar, Ismael A1 Benitez-Camacho, Josefa A1 Cejudo-Bastante, Cristina A1 Casas, Lourdes A1 Moreno-Luna, Rafael A1 Mantell, Casimiro A1 Duran-Ruiz, MÂȘ Carmen K1 ECFCs K1 Angiogenesis K1 Antioxidants K1 Cell therapy K1 Grape pomace K1 Inflammation K1 Mango leaves K1 Olive leaves K1 Polyphenols K1 Proliferation AB Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, mainly triggered by the formation of atherosclerotic plaques that reduce blood flow. Angiogenic cell therapy based on endothelial colony forming cells (ECFCs) constitutes a promising alternative to promote vascular revascularization; however, under the oxidative environment that prevails in ischemic areas, these cells become impaired. Thus, it is necessary to investigate strategies to enhance their regenerative properties. Antioxidant substances, such as polyphenols, have been shown to be useful for this purpose. In the current study we evaluated the potential of mango leaves, olive leaves and red grape pomace extracts, rich in polyphenols, to promote ECFC reparative effects. For this, aqueous and ethanolic extracts of the aforementioned raw materials were obtained by pressurized liquid extraction (PLE). After evaluating the polyphenol content and the antioxidant activity, in vitro assays were carried out, and we found that ethanolic extracts at low concentrations improved angiogenic capacities of ECFCs and reduced proliferation, apoptosis, and the inflammatory response of these cells. Overall, mango leaves ethanolic extract provided the most promising results, but all three extracts ameliorated the functionality of ECFCs. PB MDPI SN 2076-3921 YR 2022 FD 2022-04-24 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/20780 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/20780 LA en DS RISalud RD Apr 19, 2025