Effect of curcumin on expression of human low density lipoprotein receptors in Xenopus Laevis oocytes / 中国中西医结合杂志
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine
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(12): 432-435, 2005.
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en Chino
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the molecular mechanism of curcumin in reducing blood lipids by establishing gene expression system of human low density lipoprotein receptors (LDL-R) in Xenopus Laevis oocytes (XLO).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The expression of LDL-R on cytomembrane was determined using immuno-fluorescent, ligand-fluorescent and immune colloidal gold techniques after human LDL-R containing p3.7 LDL plasmid was led into nucleus. And the expression of LDL-R gene in XLO was quantitatively determined by ELISA after being interfered with different concentrations of curcumin.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The human LDL-R gene could be expressed on XLO, which could be significantly enhanced by curcumin in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion One of the paths of curcumin in reducing blood lipids and anti-atherosclerosis was improving LDL-R gene expression and increasing the LDL-cholesterol absorption of cells.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Oocitos
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Farmacología
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Xenopus laevis
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Receptores de LDL
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Células Cultivadas
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Regulación de la Expresión Génica
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Curcumina
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Biología Celular
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Relación Dosis-Respuesta a Droga
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Genética
Límite:
Animales
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Femenino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Integrated Traditional and Western Medicine
Año:
2005
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Artículo
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