Prevention of aortic lesions and hyperlipidaemia by alfalfa seed extract in cholesterol fed rabbit.
J Biosci
;
1986 June; 10(2): 251-256
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-160636
ABSTRACT
Extract of alfalfa seed (ethanolic 50 % v/v) prevents the development of plaque formation and hyperlipidaemia in cholesterol fed rabbits. It inhibits the elevation of serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, phospholipids, LDL-cholesterol and total cholesterol/phospholipid ratio, while HDL-cholesterol/total cholesterol ratio increases, which is associated with a reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. Further reduction in total cholesterol and phospholipid contents of liver and heart muscle are suggestive of a beneficial role of the seed extract. The possible mechanisms of action are discussed.
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J Biosci
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1986
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