Study on the interaction between catechin and cholesterol by the density functional theory
Catechin – a natural polyphenol substance – has excellent antioxidant properties for the treatment of diseases, especially for cholesterol lowering. Catechin can reduce cholesterol content in micelles by forming insoluble precipitation with cholesterol, thereby reducing the absorption of cholesterol...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2020-05-01
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Series: | Open Chemistry |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2020-0038 |