Defining the Cholesterol Lowering Mechanism of Bergamot (<i>Citrus bergamia</i>) Extract in HepG2 and Caco-2 Cells
Bergamot, a Mediterranean citrus fruit native to southern Italy, has been reported to have cholesterol-lowering properties; however, the mechanism of action is not well understood. Due to structural similarities with 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR) inhibitors, it has been pro...
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/9/3156 |