Ezetimibe drug molecule. Computer model of ezetimibe,a cholesterol-lowering medication marketed under the trade names Ezetrol,Zetia and Ezemibe. It acts by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestine. In addition,the decreased cholesterol absorption leads to an increase in LDL-cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) uptake into cells,thus decreasing levels in blood plasma. Having high levels of LDL compared with HDL (high-density lipoprotein or 'good' cholesterol) in the blood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Atoms are colour-coded: oxygen (red),carbon (light blue),nitrogen (dark blue),fluorine (green) and hydrogen (white) | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Evans, Dr. Tim |
Bildgröße: | 4134 px × 3307 px |
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