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Characterization of the Mechanisms of Action and Molecular Targets of Hop-derived Flavonoids in the Mitigation of Obesity-related Metabolic Impairments

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Paraiso, Ines L.

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Obesity is a complex multifactorial disease resulting from excessive energy intake compared to energy expenditure. The excess energy is mostly stored as fat in enlarged adipocytes, but some lipids may infiltrate other organs such as the liver to form ectopic fat. Adipose tissue and ectopic fat produce and secrete a...

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histology by H&E (A-D) and Sudan Black (E-H) of male WT and FXRInt-/- mice fed HFD ± XN
Investigation of Procyanidins Used in Botanical Dietary Supplements

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Rue, Emily A.

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Polyphenolic compounds found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and grains, are an integral part of the human diet. Within polyphenols, proanthocyanidins are referred to as condensed tannins and encompass procyanidins, propelargonidins and prodelphinidins. Among these, procyanidins are the largest group. Recent interest in these compounds is related...

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Drs. Taifo Mahmud, Jane Ishmael, Robert McGorrin, and Jung Kwon for their guidance and intellectual