Particulate Matter-Induced Inflammation/Oxidative Stress in Macrophages: Fucosterol from <i>Padina boryana</i> as a Potent Protector, Activated via NF-κB/MAPK Pathways and Nrf2/HO-1 Involvement

Fucosterol is a phytosterol that is abundant in marine brown algae and is a renowned secondary metabolite. However, its ability to protect macrophages against particulate matter (PM) has not been clarified with regard to inflammation; thus, this study aimed to illustrate the above. <i>Padina b...

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Main Authors: Thilina U. Jayawardena, K. K. Asanka Sanjeewa, Hyo-Geun Lee, D. P. Nagahawatta, Hye-Won Yang, Min-Cheol Kang, You-Jin Jeon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/18/12/628