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A study on the inhibitory mechanism for cholesterol absorption by α-cyclodextrin administration

open access: yesBeilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2014
Background: Micelle formation of cholesterol with lecithin and bile salts is a key process for intestinal absorption of lipids. Some dietary fibers commonly used to reduce the lipid content in the body are thought to inhibit lipid absorption by binding ...
Takahiro Furune   +6 more
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Effects of flaxseed flour on the lipid profile of rats submitted to prolonged androgen stimuli

open access: yesNutrición Hospitalaria
Background: The chronic use of steroid hormones can lead to alterations in the lipid profile such as an increase in LDL and decrease in HDL levels . The effect of flaxseed on lipid profiles has been widely investigated. Aim: Evaluate the lipid profile of
Ilma Cely de Amorim Ribeiro   +4 more
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Genetic dissection in a mouse model reveals interactions between carotenoids and lipid metabolism

open access: yesJournal of Lipid Research, 2016
Carotenoids affect a rich variety of physiological functions in nature and are beneficial for human health. However, knowledge about their biological action and the consequences of their dietary accumulation in mammals is limited.
Grzegorz Palczewski   +4 more
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Cell-based, bioluminescent assay for monitoring the interaction between PCSK9 and the LDL receptor

open access: yesJournal of Lipid Research, 2017
Monitoring the expression of cell-surface receptors, their interaction with extracellular ligands, and their fate upon ligand binding is important for understanding receptor function and developing new therapies.
Sarah J. Duellman   +3 more
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