Sitosterolemia is a rare, recessively inherited lipid disorder caused by biallelic mutations in genes encoding the ATP-binding cassette transporters, ABCG5 and ABCG8. Such genetic defects lead to ...

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology investigated the role of the short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase 42E member 1 (SDR42E1) enzyme in regulating sterol metabolism and ...

Phytosterols not only support plant development but also offer health benefits such as cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Rapeseed oil, rich in phytosterols like ...

Helsinki, Finland - A high level of plant sterols in serum is associated with higher plant-sterol contents in carotid artery plaques, a new study shows [1]. Lead author on the study, Dr Tatu A ...

The farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a bile acid nuclear receptor that plays a crucial role in regulating bile acid and sterol metabolism. Bile acids are natural ligands of FXR, which bind to the ...

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. In addition to regulating lipid biosynthesis and uptake, sterol regulatory element binding protein (SREBP) is involved in mediating ...

The two groups were of similar age, sex, weight, BMI, apoE phenotype distribution, and dietary intakes, and the study groups were well comparable, with the exception of blood glucose levels. Serum and ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. (CNN)— Think speeding up your ...