The HDL hypothesis: does high-density lipoprotein protect from atherosclerosis?
There is unequivocal evidence of an inverse association between plasma high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol concentrations and the risk of cardiovascular disease, a finding that has led to the hypothesis that HDL protects from atherosclerosis. This review details the experimental evidence for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2010-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520370449 |