Monacolin K Induces Apoptosis of Human Glioma U251 Cells by Triggering ROS-Mediated Oxidative Damage and Regulating MAPKs and NF-κB Pathways.
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DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.3c00104
Abstract: Monacolin K (MK), a polyketo secondary metabolic compound of the mold genus Monascus, can promote the apoptosis of malignant cancer cells, possessing potential antitumor properties. However, its mechanism of action on gliomas remains unclear. Here,… read more here.
Keywords: cells triggering; human glioma; u251 cells; triggering ros ... See more keywords
Comparative study of red yeast rice with high monacolin K, low citrinin concentration and pigments in white rice and brown rice
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DOI: 10.17221/474/2017-cjfs
Abstract: Growth pigments and metabolites of monacolin K and citrinin were compared for Monascus purpureus during 14-day solid-state ermentation on white rice and brown rice (Chai-Nart cultivar). Monascus purpureus IFRPD 4046 was selected as the target… read more here.
Keywords: rice; monacolin; citrinin; brown rice ... See more keywords
A Combination of Lactoplantibacillus plantarum Strains CECT7527, CECT7528, and CECT7529 Plus Monacolin K Reduces Blood Cholesterol: Results from a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study
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DOI: 10.3390/nu13041206
Abstract: Background: Dietary supplements have been proposed to help manage blood cholesterol, including red yeast rice (RYR) extracts, plant sterols and stanols, beta-glucans, and some probiotics. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of RYR… read more here.
Keywords: plantarum strains; lactoplantibacillus plantarum; cholesterol; monacolin ... See more keywords
Investigation of monacolin K, yellow pigments, and citrinin production capabilities of Monascus purpureus and Monascus ruber (Monascus pilosus)
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DOI: 10.38212/2224-6614.3438
Abstract: Red mold rice (RMR) is a traditional Chinese medicine prepared using Monascus fermentation. Monascus ruber ( pilosus) and Monascus purpureus have a long history of use as food and medicine. As an economically important starter… read more here.
Keywords: monascus ruber; monascus; production; monascus purpureus ... See more keywords