Clofibrate

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

xPharm: The Comprehensive Pharmacology Reference

Abstract

Clofibrate is the prototypical member of the fibrate class of antihyperlipidemic drugs. Although not clearly understood, its mechanism of action involves activation of PPARalpha which increases transcription of lipoprotein lipase which, in turn, enhances removal of triglycerides .... © 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

First Page

1

Last Page

5

DOI

10.1016/B978-008055232-3.61490-4

Publication Date

1-1-2007

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