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Objective:  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the main risk factors for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. This study, for the first time, explored the effects of  trans -chalcone on cardiac expressions of myocardial fibrosis-related genes, including transforming growth factor -β1 (TGF-β1), connective tissue growth factor (CTGF/CCN2), and collagen type I. Materials and methods:  Twenty-eight rats were randomly divided into four groups: control, received 10% tween 80; chalcone, received  trans -chalcone; HFD, received high-fat diet (HFD) and 10% tween 80; HFD + chalcone, received HFD and  trans -chalcone, by once-daily gavage for 6 weeks. Finally, cardiac expression levels of TGF-β1, CTGF, and collagen type I were determined. Results:  HFD feeding increased mRNA levels of collagen type I, TGF-β1, and CTGF in the heart of rats. However,  trans -chalcone inhibited HFD-induced changes. Conclusions:trans -Chalcone can act as a cardioprotective compound by inhibiting TGF-β1 and CTGF-dependent stimulation of collagen type I synthesis in the heart of HFD-fed rats.

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trans -Chalcone inhibits transforming growth factor-β1 and connective tissue growth factor-dependent collagen expression in the heart of high-fat diet-fed rats