Effect of combined 17 beta-estradiol and vitamin E on low-density lipoprotein oxidation in postmenopausal women.
In conclusion, combined administration of 17beta-estradiol and vitamin E protects LDL in postmenopausal women from oxidation with no synergism noted compared with either therapy given alone.
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Cardiology Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1650, USA.
Panza
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Waclawiw
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Cannon
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D004958:Estradiol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood; D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL / Q000378:metabolism*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction / Q000187:drug effects; D017698:Postmenopause / Q000378:metabolism*; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*
D008055:Lipids; D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL; D014810:Vitamin E; D004958:Estradiol