Analytical Strategies to Analyze the Oxidation Products of Phytosterols, and Formulation-Based Approaches to Reduce Their Generation

Phytosterols are a class of lipid molecules present in plants that are structurally similar to cholesterol and have been widely utilized as cholesterol-lowering agents. However, the susceptibility of phytosterols to oxidation has led to concerns regarding their safety and tolerability. Phytosterol o...

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Main Authors: George Gachumi, Asmita Poudel, Kishor M. Wasan, Anas El-Aneed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/2/268