Modulatory role of PYY in transport and metabolism of cholesterol in intestinal epithelial cells.

BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal peptides are involved in modulating appetite. Other biological functions attributed to them include the regulation of lipid homeostasis. However, data concerning PYY remain fragmentary. The objectives of the study were: (i) To determine the effect of PYY on intestinal tr...

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Main Authors: Emilie Grenier, Carole Garofalo, Edgard Delvin, Emile Levy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3402548?pdf=render