Effect of probucol on macrophages, leading to regression of xanthomas and atheromatous vascular lesions

To explain the strong effect of probucol on xanthomas, the drug's effect on lipid storage in macrophages in the presence of denatured low-density lipoprotein (LDL) was studied. Two macrophage cell lines, UE-12 and THP-1, were used. Those cells stored lipids and became foam cells when they were...

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