cholesterol metabolism Articles
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Copper in human health
Copper is an essential mineral for human health and at the same time can be toxic, depending upon the amounts ingested. Copper is associated with bone health, immune function and increased frequency of infections, cardiovascular risk and alterations in cholesterol metabolism. Its metabolism is tightly intertwined with other microminerals and its deficiency is known to impair iron mobilisation, ...
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Detailed Introduction to Steroids Analysis
Steroid hormone is a class of compounds that contain cyclopentane polyhydrophenanthrene structure formed by cholesterol and catalyzed by cytochrome P450 enzymes. Steroid hormones mainly include adrenocorticotropic hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex and sex hormones secreted by the gonads, which are mainly divided into four categories: progesterone, corticosteroid, estrogen and androgen. ...
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver and How Fucoxanthin Might Help
Many may not have heard of nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) yet it is a very common condition. If NAFL is not addressed, it can progress to a serious condition known as Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Non-alcoholic fatty liver is the buildup of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol. It is normal for the liver to contain some fat. However, if more than 5% -10% percent of ...
By Algatech
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Why Liver Health is so important? (Or, did you know that in the U.S. 100 million people may have fatty livers?)
Let's face it; the liver is the primary organ in the body that often gets overlooked when it comes to health. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is the organ responsible for the smooth flow of emotions, as well as Qi (Energy) and blood. It is the organ that is most affected by excess stress or emotions.Ii] The liver is responsible for numerous functions in the body. Its primary ...
By Algatech
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Mass Spectrometry-Based Metabolomics
As a powerful tool for the qualitative and quantitative study of small molecules (metabolites) in biological samples, metabolomics has become a major tool for annotating gene functions and revealing various endogenous physiological and biochemical reactions produced by cells after exogenous stimuli in various research fields, including life sciences, disease diagnosis, drug development, ...
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Influence of dietary cholesterol and stress on the metabolism of linoleic acid: Δ6-desaturase activity vs. product/precursor ratios
Δ6-desaturase is a membrane bound enzyme located in a pivotal position within the Essential Fatty Acid metabolic pathway. Changes in the activity of Δ6-desaturase affect the cellular provision of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and therefore factors that influence this enzyme are considered relevant to disease processes. This study investigated the effects of social isolation stress and ...
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Vitamins: Types and Their Functions
Vitamin A: Helps body growth and tissue repair, helps with eye health, fights bacteria to avoid infection, protects epithelial tissue health, and promotes bone and tooth development. Vitamin B1: Promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates, maintains a healthy nervous system, stabilizes appetite, stimulates growth and maintains good muscle condition. Vitamin B2: Promotes the metabolism of ...
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FDA Approved Peptide Drugs in the First Half of 2023
The FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) regulatory approval of a total of 26 NME (New Molecular Entity) drugs in the first half of 2023. It is worth noting that the 26 drugs approved include 4 peptide drugs, accounting for 15% of the total. In the past 2022, the FDA has approved only three peptide drugs: Tirzepatide, Lutetium 177Lu Vipivotide Tetraxetan and Terlipressin, of which ...
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