Suppression of Atherosclerosis in Cholesterolemic Rabbits by Dimethyl Sulfoxide,

Abstract

The results of this study indicate that DMSO retards the development of dietary cholesterol-induced atherosclerosis in rabbits and suppresses the accumulation of cholesterol in tissues despite severe hypercholesterolemia. While the mechanism of action of DMSO in suppressing atheosclerosis is not known, our in vitro studies suggest that one of its antiatherogenic effects is related to its capacity to reduce the binding, uptake, and degradation of plasma LDL by tissues and cells.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001863

Entities

People

  • Don L. Layman
  • Kenneth C. Newcomb
  • Syed S. Alam

Organizations

  • Oregon Health & Science University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomolecules
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Cholesterol
  • Degradation
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Lipids
  • Metabolic Diseases
  • Sulfur Compounds
  • Vascular Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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