However, further studies are needed on the genes that regulate anti-inflammation (e.g., NFkB), antioxidant (e.g., Nrf2), antiapoptotic (Bcl2a1a), and antiatherosclerosis (Npy and ApoE) mechanisms using Western blot in short- and long-term fermented mung bean treated hypercholesterolemic mice to validate its hypolipidemic effects and its ability to reduce the high cholesterol associated hepatic steatosis and inflammation. Here, APOE is linked to fatty liver disease.