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Phytosterols and anticancer mechanisms.
| Main Phytosterols | Anticancer Mechanisms |
|---|---|
| Campesterol β-Sitosterol Stigmasterol Sitostanol Sigmastane Campemastane Cholesterol |
Alteration of membrane fluidity Alteration of membrane integrity Alteration of membrane-bound enzymes Alteration of signal transduction pathways apoptosis Immune function Tissue estrogenic properties Neutral and acidic sterols in the colon, anti-inflammatory effects |
