Table 2.
Comparisons of fructose-diet induced changes of lipid levels and PCSK9/LDLR expression levels in mice and hamsters
Mouse | Hamster | |
---|---|---|
Serum TC | ↑ | ↑ |
Liver TC | - | - |
Serum TG | ↓ | ↑ |
Liver TG | ↑ | - |
Serum PCSK9 | ↓ | ↑ |
Liver PCSK9 protein | ↓ | ↓ |
Liver PCSK9 mRNA | ↓ | ↓ |
Liver LDLR protein | ↓ | ↓ |
Liver LDLR mRNA | - | - |