The hypocholesterolemic effect of germinated brown rice involves the upregulation of the apolipoprotein A1 and low-density lipoprotein receptor genes

• Main Authors: Imam, Mustapha Umar, Ismail, Maznah, Omar, Abdul Rahman, Ithnin, Hairuszah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2013
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29777/1/The%20hypocholesterolemic%20effect%20of%20germinated%20brown%20rice%20involves%20the%20upregulation%20of%20the%20apolipoprotein%20A1%20and%20low.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29777/

Germinated brown rice (GBR) is rich in bioactive compounds, which confer GBR with many functional properties. Evidence of its hypocholesterolemic effects is emerging, but the exact mechanisms of action and bioactive compounds involved have not been fully documented. Using type 2 diabetic rats, we st...