Squalene is an intermediate product in the synthesis of cholesterol. It exhibits several pharmacological properties, including hypolipidemic, hepatoprotective, antiatherosclerotic, cardioprotective, antioxidant, and antitumor activities. It is for research use only.
- Decreases intracellular ROS level
- Prevents H2O2-induced oxidative injury
- Protects against oxidative DNA damage in MCF10A epithelial cells
- Increases high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and paraoxonase 1 in mice
- Decreases oxidative stress in mice