Characterization of a Coproduct from the Sea Cucumber <i>Cucumaria frondosa</i> and Its Effects on Visceral Adipocyte Size in Male Wistar Rats

Sea cucumbers have been shown to have potential health benefits and are a rich source of several bioactive compounds, particularly triterpenoid saponins. However, most studies concentrate on the body wall, and little is known about the health effects of the coproducts. The objectives of this study w...

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Main Authors: Alan Ramalho, Nadine Leblanc, Marie-Gil Fortin, André Marette, André Tchernof, Hélène Jacques
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/18/11/530