Impact of phytosterols on liver and distal colon metabolome in experimental murine colitis model: an explorative study

• Main Authors: Nunzia Iaccarino (Author), Jussara Amato (Author), Bruno Pagano (Author), Anna Di Porzio (Author), Matteo Micucci (Author), Luca Bolelli (Author), Rita Aldini (Author), Ettore Novellino (Author), Roberta Budriesi (Author), Antonio Randazzo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Phytosterols are known to reduce plasma cholesterol levels and thereby reduce cardiovascular risk. Studies conducted on human and animal models have demonstrated that these compounds have also anti-inflammatory effects. Recently, an experimental colitis model (dextran sulphate sodium-induced) has sh...