Induction of Precocious Metamorphosis by 1,5-Disubstituted Imidazoles with a Non-terpene Chain |
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| Authors: | Eiichi Kuwano Masamichi Kikuchi Morifusa Eto |
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| Institution: | Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 812, Japan |
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| Abstract: | The effects of blueberry leaf (BBL) on lipid metabolism were studied in obese rats. Feeding of BBL lowered levels of serum lipids and C-reactive protein and alleviated hepatic triglyceride accumulation in the rats. The hypolipidemic effect might be attributable to a reduction of lipogenesis and enhancement of lipolysis in the liver. These results suggest the use of blueberry leaf as a dietary hypolipidemic component. |
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| Keywords: | Vaccinium ashei reade blueberry leaf lipid metabolism Otsuka Long-Evans Tokushima Fatty rat |
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