Phytosterols Alleviate Hyperlipidemia by Regulating Gut Microbiota and Cholesterol Metabolism in Mice

Figure 4

PS regulates the mRNA expression of enzymes and receptors related to cholesterol metabolism. (a–d) The relative mRNA expression of CYPs in the liver, including CYP7A1, CYP8B1, CYP7B1, and CYP27A1. (e–h) The relative mRNA expression of FGFR4, TGR5, FXR, and SHP in the liver. The data were expressed as ( per group). ^#, ^##, and ^### vs. ND groups; and vs. HFD groups.

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