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Ezetimibe

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Ezetimibe is approved by FDA drug. Primary it is designed to lower blood cholesterol levels by inhibiting the Niemann–Pick C1-Like 1 (NPC1L1) protein, its reducing cholesterol absorption in the intestine. Drugs mechanism lowers cholesterol levels and also decreases the risk of cardiovascular events. In recent studies was uncovered Ezetimibe's potential in cancer therapy showcasing its versatile applications in both lipid management and oncology.

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What is Ezetimibe used for?
Used to reduce blood cholesterol by inhibiting absorption in the intestine.
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How does Ezetimibe work?
It inhibits the Niemann–Pick C1-Like 1 (NPC1L1) protein, reducing cholesterol absorption at the intestinal epithelial cells.
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Can Ezetimibe treat cancer?
As per research it states that "Ezetimibe may have anticancer properties, particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), by inducing a unique cell death pathway called paraptosis".
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