Taraxasterol exhibits dual biological effects on anti-aging and anti-cancer in lung cells.

As numerous countries around the world have entered an aging society currently, understanding the impact of aging on human health becomes critically important. Notably, aging is associated with increased prevalence of age-related diseases, with the lungs being particularly susceptible. Aging contributes to a decline in lung function, including respiratory disorders, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

[The relationship between insulin resistance and postprandial abnormal serum triglyceride metabolism in essential hypertension].

Objective: To investigate the relationship between insulin resistance (IR) and postprandial abnormal metabolism of serum triglyceride-rich lipoprotein in essential hypertension (EH).

Methods: In 44 patients with EH and 22 normal subjects (NS). Total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, apoliprotein AI and apoliprotein B in fasting serum and serum triglyceride before and 2, 4, 6, 8 hours after a standardized fat loading were measured.