Phytochemical investigation, hypocholesterolemic and anti-atherosclerotic effects of Amaranthus viridis leaf extract in hypercholesterolemia-induced rabbits
Hypercholesterolemia is one of the main causes for coronary heart disease, which occurs due to high levels of serum cholesterol. Oxidized LDL accumulation leads to atherosclerotic plaque formation, which contributes to myocardial infarction and cardiovascular diseases. Consumption of statins leads t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Royal Society of Chemistry
2016
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/53588/1/Phytochemicals%20investigation.pdf |