The effect of squalane on the absorption of dietary cholesterol by the rat

Replacement of dietary triglyceride by a saturated hydrocarbon, squalane, resulted in a significant reduction (up to 50%) of cholesterol absorption of control values. Squalane may be useful in the treatment of dietary hypercholesterolemia.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Research in experimental medicine 1982-06, Vol.180 (2), p.189-191
Hauptverfasser:	Richter, E, Schäfer, S G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Cholesterol, Dietary - metabolism Intestinal Absorption - drug effects Male Rats Rats, Inbred Strains Squalene - pharmacology
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Zusammenfassung:	Replacement of dietary triglyceride by a saturated hydrocarbon, squalane, resulted in a significant reduction (up to 50%) of cholesterol absorption of control values. Squalane may be useful in the treatment of dietary hypercholesterolemia.
ISSN:	0300-9130 1433-8580
DOI:	10.1007/BF01851058