Cholesteryl ester transfer-protein modulator and inhibitors and their potential for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Hisashi ShinkaiCentral Pharmaceutical Research Institute, JT Inc, Osaka, JapanAbstract: Elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and lowered high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol are important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Accordingly, raising HDL cholesterol induced by cho...

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Main Author: Shinkai H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-05-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/cholesteryl-ester-transfer-protein-modulator-and-inhibitors-and-their--a9908