Protective Effect of Lusianthridin on Hemin-Induced Low-Density Lipoprotein Oxidation

Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Hemin (iron (III)-protoporphyrin IX) is a degradation product of hemoglobin that can be found in thalassemia patients. Hemin is a strong oxidant that can cause LDL oxidation and contributes to ath...

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Published in:Pharmaceuticals
Main Authors: Su Wutyi Thant, Noppawan Phumala Morales, Visarut Buranasudja, Boonchoo Sritularak, Rataya Luechapudiporn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Subjects:
lusianthridin
hemin
oxidation of low-density lipoprotein
cholesteryl linoleate
cholesteryl arachidinate
foam cell formation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/14/6/567

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