Microbial Reduction of Cholesterol to Coprostanol: An Old Concept and New Insights

Kriaa, A; Bourgin, M; Mkaouar, H; Jablaoui, A; Akermi, N; Soussou, S; Maguin, E; Rhimi, M

Rhimi, M (reprint author), Univ Paris Saclay, INRA, Microbiota Interact Human & Anim Team MIHA, AgroParisTech,UMR Micalis 1319, F-78350 Jouy En Josas, France.

CATALYSTS, 2019; 9 (2):

Abstract

The gut microbiota plays a key role in cholesterol metabolism, mainly through the reduction of cholesterol to coprostanol. The latter sterol exhibits ......

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