High-efficacy α,β-dehydromonacolin s improves hepatic steatosis and suppresses gluconeogenesis pathway in high-fat diet-induced obese rats

• Main Authors: Jutatip Kaewmalee, Atcharaporn Ontawong, Acharaporn Duangjai, Chittreeya Tansakul, Vatcharin Rukachaisirikul, Chatchai Muanprasat, Chutima Srimaroeng
• Other Authors: University of Phayao
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/76221
• Institution: Mahidol University

Isolated α,β-dehydromonacolin S (C5) from soil-derived fungus Aspergillus sclerotiorum PSU-RSPG178 was recently shown to exhibit an inhibitory effect against 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGR) activity in vitro. In this study, we investigated the effects of C5 on lipid-lowering,...