Aloe-emodin exerts cholesterol-lowering effects by inhibiting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 in hyperlipidemic rats
Zhenli Su, Pengzhou Hang, Juan Hu, Yuyang Zheng, Hanqi Sun, Jing Guo, Keyu Liu, Zhimin Du
Topics & Concepts
KexinEndocrinologyPCSK9Internal medicineLDL receptorProprotein convertaseCholesterolHyperlipidemiaChemistryEmodinHepatocyteHMG-CoA reductaseLipoproteinIn vivoSterol regulatory element-binding proteinReductaseIn vitroBiologySterolBiochemistryMedicineEnzymeDiabetes mellitusBiotechnologyPhytochemistry and biological activity of medicinal plantsLipid metabolism and disordersAntioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress