Whole-grain millets attenuate atherosclerosis by modulating cholesterol metabolism and the FGF-2/PI3K/Akt and Wnt-1/β-catenin pathways in high-cholesterol-fed rats

Millets, rich in nutrients, have the potential to enhance immunity and combat diseases, including atherosclerosis. As a chronic inflammatory disease contributing to high global mortality, atherosclerosis involves key signaling pathways such as Reverse Cholesterol Transport, FGF-2, and Wnt-1/β-catenin. Hence, this study investigated the anti-atherogenic effects of wholegrain millets on these pathways in high-cholesterol-fed rats, highlighting their potential as plant-based therapeutic...