Curcumin inhibits cholesterol uptake in Caco-2 cells by down-regulation of NPC1L1 expression
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Curcumin is a polyphenol and the one of the principle curcuminoids of the spice turmeric. Its antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects have been intensively studied. Previous in vivo studies showed that administration o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-04-01
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| Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
| Online Access: | http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/40 |