Effect of Carotenoids on Paraoxonase-1 Activity and Gene Expression
Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) is an antioxidant enzyme attached to HDL with an anti-atherogenic potential. It protects LDL and HDL from lipid peroxidation. The enzyme is sensitive to various modulating factors, such as genetic polymorphisms as well as pharmacological, dietary (including carotenoids), and lif...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-07-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/14/2842 |