Beneficial impact of epigallocatechingallate on LDL-C through PCSK9/LDLR pathway by blocking HNF1α and activating FoxO3a
Abstract Background Green tea drinking has been proven to lower lipid and exert cardiovascular protection, while the potential mechanism has not been fully determined. This study was to investigate whether the beneficial impact of epigallocatechingallate (EGCG), a type of catechin in green tea on li...
Main Authors: | Chuan-Jue Cui, Jing-Lu Jin, Lin-Na Guo, Jing Sun, Na-Qiong Wu, Yuan-Lin Guo, Geng Liu, Qian Dong, Jian-Jun Li |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Translational Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12967-020-02362-4 |
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