Bile acids play important roles in the metabolism of cholesterol and other fat-soluble nutrients by enhancing solubility and activating farnesoid X receptor (FXR).Moreover,excessive amounts of bile acids in the liver and circulation can cause hepatic and endothelial inflammation.To investigate the role of bile acids and FXR in atherosclerosis,LDLR-/-mice were fed a chow diet supplemented with cholic acid (CA) or lithocholic acid (LCA),for 12 weeks.
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