Curcumin inhibits cholesterol uptake in Caco-2 cells by down-regulation of NPC1L1 expression

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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Main Authors: Duan Rui-Dong, Ohlsson Lena, Feng Dan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/40

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