Regulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor and 3-hydroxy-3- methylglutaryl coenzyme a reductase gene expression by thymoquinone-rich fraction and thymoquinone in HepG2 cells.

Background and Aim: Nigella sativa and its active constituent thymoquinone (TQ) have been exploited for their various health benefits. This work was aimed to investigate the regulatory effects of TQ-rich fraction (TQRF) and commercial TQ on the low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) and 3-hydroxy...

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Main Authors: Al-Naqeep, Ghanya, Allaudin, Zeenathul, Ismail, Maznah
Format: Article
Language:English
English
Published: Karger 2010
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/16479/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/16479/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/16479/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/16479/1/Regulation%20of%20low.pdf
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