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Enrichment of Mammalian Tissues and Xenopus Oocytes with Cholesterol
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Biochimie
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Enrichment of Mammalian Tissues and Xenopus Oocytes with Cholesterol

Enrichment of Mammalian Tissues and Xenopus Oocytes with Cholesterol

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March 25, 2020

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10:12 min
March 25, 2020

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Two methods of cholesterol enrichment are presented: the application of cyclodextrin saturated with cholesterol to enrich mammalian tissues and cells, and the use of cholesterol-enriched phospholipid-based dispersions (liposomes) to enrich Xenopus oocytes. These methods are instrumental for determining the impact of elevated cholesterol levels in molecular, cellular, and organ function.

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