Health Benefits and Pharmacological Properties of Stigmasterol [PDF]
Antioxidants, 2022 Stigmasterol is an unsaturated phytosterol belonging to the class of tetracyclic triterpenes. It is one of the most common plant sterols, found in a variety of natural sources, including vegetable fats or oils from many plants.
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Pharmaceutics, 2020 Background: Phytosterols have physiological effects and are used as medicines or food supplements. Stigmasterol has shown anticancer effects against various cancers such as hepatoma, cholangiocarcinoma, gall bladder carcinoma, endometrial adenocarcinoma ...
Whasun Lim, Hyocheol Bae, Gwonhwa Song
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Structure and Properties of Organogels Prepared from Rapeseed Oil with Stigmasterol
Foods, 2022 This work used the natural ingredient stigmasterol as an oleogelator to explore the effect of concentration on the properties of organogels. Organogels based on rapeseed oil were investigated using various techniques (oil binding capacity, rheology ...
Hang Xiao, Yong Cao, Zhong-Hai Tang
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Research Progress on the Therapeutic Mechanisms of Stigmasterol for Multiple Diseases
MoleculesStigmasterol is a plant-derived phytosterol that has attracted considerable attention because of its diverse biological activities and potential therapeutic applications.
Jinxu Qi
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Stigmasterol Modulates Allergic Airway Inflammation in Guinea Pig Model of Ovalbumin-Induced Asthma [PDF]
Mediators of Inflammation, 2017 We explored the potential benefits of stigmasterol in the treatment of asthma, an airway disorder characterized by immune pathophysiology and with an ever-increasing worldwide prevalence.
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In vitro cytotoxic effect of stigmasterol derivatives against breast cancer cells
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2023 Background Stigmasterol is an unsaturated phytosterol that belong to the class of tetracyclic steroids abundant in Rhoicissus tridentata. Stigmasterol is an important constituent since it has shown impressive pharmacological effects such as anti ...
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Nanocrystals as Tool to Enhance Stigmasterol Oral Bioavailability
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2021 Phytosterols are sterols naturally occurring in plant cells and well known for their cholesterollowering activity, as witnessed by the large number of food supplements based on these functional ingredients available on the market. However, the marked hydrophobic character of phytosterols makes their solubility in biological fluids extremely low, with ...
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Stigmasterol-Based EGCG Liposomes Reduce Nε-(carboxymethyl)lysine (CML) and Nε-(carboxyethyl)lysine (CEL) in a Model System and Cookies [PDF]
Foods(–)-Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) is a promising inhibitor for the formation of advanced glycation end products. However, its instability limits its application in complex food systems. In this study, EGCG was encapsulated into liposomes prepared using
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Stigmasterol upregulates PDGFRα, contributing to white matter protection and anxiolytic-like behavior in a mouse model of vanadium-induced demyelination [PDF]
Frontiers in NeurologyIntroductionDemyelinating lesions, or plaques, can form around axons when mature oligodendrocytes are damaged, often because of viral infections, heavy metal toxicity, or autoimmune disorders. These lesions are associated with cognitive impairment, motor
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Antimicrobial Activities of Stigmasterol from Piper crocatum In Vitro and In Silico
Journal of ChemistryThe high incidence of oral health issues and antibiotic resistance has stimulated research into discovering novel antimicrobial drugs. Prior evidence suggests that red betel leaves (Piper crocatum Ruiz and Pav) possess potential antimicrobial properties,
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