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Effects of a Portfolio-Mediterranean Diet and a Mediterranean Diet with or without a Sterol-Enriched Yogurt in Individuals with Hypercholesterolemia [PDF]
Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2020 Background A growing number of functional foods have been proposed to reduce cholesterol levels and the Portfolio Diet, which includes a combination of plant sterols, fibres, nuts, and soy protein, reduces low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from
Yvelise Ferro +11 more
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Cholesterol: An important actor on the cancer immune scene
Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 Based on the structural and signaling roles of cholesterol, which are necessary for immune cell activity, high concentrations of cholesterol and its metabolites not only trigger malignant cell activities but also impede immune responses against cancer ...
Hossein Halimi, Shirin Farjadian
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The Relationship between Statin and Risk of Age‐Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis [PDF]
Journal of Ophthalmology, Volume 2022, Issue 1, 2022., 2022 Introduction and Aim. Age‐related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness and visual defect, particularly in elderly people across the world. This meta‐analysis aimed at investigating the relationship between statin and the risk of AMD. Methods.
Ezatollah Memarzadeh +2 more
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Synthesis of Silicon and Germanium Containing Heteroaromatic Sulfides as Cholesterol Level Lowering and Vasodilating Agents [PDF]
Metal-Based Drugs, Volume 8, Issue 2, Page 85-93, 2001., 2001 Silicon and germanium containing heteroaromatic sulfides have been prepared using phase transfer catalytic (PTC) system thiol / Si or Ge containing alkyl halide / solid KOH / 18‐ crown‐6 / toluene. The target sulfides were isolated in yields up to 92 %.
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Understanding deprescribing of preventive cardiovascular medication: a Q-methodology study in patients [PDF]
Patient Preference and Adherence, 2017 Clare H Luymes,1 Nelleke J Boelhouwer,1 Rosalinde KE Poortvliet,1 Wouter de Ruijter,1 Ria Reis,1–3 Mattijs E Numans1 1Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, 2Amsterdam Institute for Social Science ...
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Evaluation of the Biocompatibility of a Bilayer Chitosan Skin Regenerating Template, Human Skin Allograft, and Integra Implants in Rats [PDF]
International Scholarly Research Notices, Volume 2011, Issue 1, 2011., 2011 Introduction. Chitosan is a nontoxic, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer obtained from chitin by N‐deacetylation using strong alkali. Chitosan in a form of a bilayer skin regenerating template can act as a scaffold for regeneration. Integra is a two‐layer skin regeneration system, constructed of a matrix of crosslinked fibers that acts as a ...
Shah Jumaat Mohd Yussof +5 more
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Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, Volume 43, Issue 10, Page 1051-1063, October 2023., 2023 AbstractLipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is structurally like low‐density lipoprotein (LDL) but differs in that it contains glycoprotein apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)]. Due to its prothrombotic and proinflammatory properties, Lp(a) is an independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and aortic valve stenosis.
Ibrahim S. Alhomoud +7 more
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Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022 Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are one of the main causes of mortality in the world. Dyslipidemia treatment can reduce the number of deaths caused by CVD, by decreasing the lipid profile.
Fernanda Luize Faria +4 more
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iMeta, Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2023., 2023 Immune T cells are involved in metabolic‐associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) progression either in a positive or negative manner and the therapeutic methods of MAFLD caused by disordered T cells include gut microbiota regulation, adoptive cell transfer, gene editor microRNAs, drugs (inhibitors/traditional Chinese medicine) therapy.
Jia Liu +6 more
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Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Volume 41, Issue 9, Page 2221-2239, September 2022., 2022 Abstract In a study of 44 diverse sampling sites across 16 Great Lakes tributaries, 110 pharmaceuticals were detected of 257 monitored. The present study evaluated the ecological relevance of detected chemicals and identified heavily impacted areas to help inform resource managers and guide future investigations. Ten pharmaceuticals (caffeine, nicotine,
Matthew A. Pronschinske +8 more
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