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MSH: A drug used to lower LDL and HDL cholesterol yet has little effect on serum-triglyceride or VLDL cholesterol. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p993).,NCI: A bis-phenol antioxidant with antilipidemic activity. Probucol inhibits oxidation of low density lipoprotein and lowers the level of cholesterol in the bloodstream by increasing the rate of LDL catabolism.
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