The Hypocholesterolemic Potential of the Edible Algae <i>Fucus vesiculosus</i>: Proteomic and Quantitative PCR Analysis

The Hypocholesterolemic Potential of the Edible Algae <i>Fucus vesiculosus</i>: Proteomic and Quantitative PCR Analysis

A brown seaweed consumed worldwide, <i>Fucus vesiculosus</i>, has been used to prevent atherosclerosis and hypercholesterolemia, among other uses. However, the mechanisms of action that lead to these effects are not yet fully understood. This work aims to study the in vitro effect of an...

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Main Authors: Rebeca André, Rita Pacheco, Ana Catarina Alves, Hugo M. Santos, Mafalda Bourbon, Maria Luísa Serralheiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
<i>Fucus vesiculosus</i>
cholesterol synthesis
cholesterol excretion
ezetimibe
NPC1L1
ABCG5
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/14/2758

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