Squalene: More than a Step toward Sterols

Squalene: More than a Step toward Sterols

Squalene (SQ) is a natural triterpene widely distributed in nature. It is a metabolic intermediate of the sterol biosynthetic pathway and represents a possible target in different metabolic and oxidative stress-related disorders. Growing interest has been focused on SQ’s antioxidant properties, deri...

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Main Authors: Marco Micera, Alfonso Botto, Federica Geddo, Susanna Antoniotti, Cinzia Margherita Bertea, Renzo Levi, Maria Pia Gallo, Giulia Querio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Antioxidants
Subjects:
squalene
oxidative stress
cardiovascular diseases
antioxidants
ROS
RNS
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/8/688

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