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Description
The purpose of this project is to determine whether melon supplementation is superior
to synthetic citrulline or lycopene in reducing the development of hypercholesterolemiainduced
atherosclerosis in mice. Citrulline is a major components in watermelon, and
lycopene is a common component in many red fruits and vegetables. This project will
be performed using a genetically manipulated mouse model, low-density lipoprotein
(LDL) receptor deficient mice.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 7/10/13 → 10/4/13 |
Funding
- Purdue University: $27,000.00
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