The effects of quercetin on lipid profile, inflammatory biomarkers and ACE2 in a dyslipidaemic rabbit model.
Quercetin demonstrated lipid-lowering effects, particularly on total and LDL cholesterol, in a rabbit model of dyslipidaemia. However, it did not significantly affect systemic inflammatory or enzymatic markers. These findings suggest potential lipid-lowering effects independent of inflammation. While quercetin was not superior to atorvastatin, it shows promise as a natural adjunct or alternative therapy.
Authors
- H S Harafinova
- H N Siti
- M L Nordin
- A N Liba
- N I Ibrahim
- N Abdullah
- K A Hambali
- M S A Azzubaidi
Institutions
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (MY)
- University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (MY)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- Sultan Zainal Abidin University (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- Primary Topic
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00