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From: Medical bioremediation of age-related diseases

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7-ketocholesterol. 7KC is an oxidized derivative of cholesterol with cytotoxic properties. It has been associated with atherosclerosis as well as Alzheimer's disease and is thought to destabilize cellular membranes due to its altered physicochemical properties. It is found in high concentrations within atherosclerotic plaques and can be produced from cholesterol by Aβ.

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