Utilization of soybean residue to produce monacolin K-cholesterol lowering agent

Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology

Volumn 31, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 35-39

  Japakaset, Jantima ^a   Wongkhalaung, Chakamas ^a   Leelawatcharamas, Vichien ^a  

^a KASETSART UNIVERSITY   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Atherosclerosis; Monacolin K; Monascus purpureus; Soybean residue

Indexed keywords

EID: 67650902178     PISSN: 01253395     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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