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. 1981 Jan;34(1):50-3.
doi: 10.1093/ajcn/34.1.50.

Pectin: its interaction with serum lipoproteins

M M Baig, J J Cerda

Pectin: its interaction with serum lipoproteins

M M Baig et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1981 Jan.

Abstract

In vitro studies of interaction between grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) pectin and various human serum lipoproteins indicated that pectin interacts specifically with low-density lipoprotein. Examination of observed interaction between the pectin and low-density lipoprotein under variable experimental conditions revealed the electrostatic nature of this interaction. The results obtained from these studies suggest a possible biochemical basis by which dietary pectin may cause lowering of serum and/or tissue cholesterol levels.

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