Plasma HDL subfraction levels increase in rats fed proso-millet protein concentrate.

摘要

Background: Millet has been consumed as human food in the countries ofAsia and Africa. We reported previously the effects of dietary protein concentrates from proso millet([i]Panicum miliaceum[/i] L.) on plasma levels of high-density lipoprotein HDL cholesterol. Of note is thatof these HDL subfractions, HDL[sub]2[/sub] particles may have the more strongly protective effect against therisk of coronary heart disease than HDL[sub]3[/sub]. However, it is unclear how dietary millet protein affectsplasma levels of HDL subfractions. Material/Methods: We examined the effect of feeding of proso-milletprotein concentrate (PMPC) for 21 days on plasma levels of HDL cholesterol, HDL subfractions and lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) activities in rats. Results: Results showed a clear elevation of plasmalevels of HDL cholesterol ([i]p[/i]