Cellular cholesterol efflux and cholesterol loading capacity of serum: effects of LDL-apheresis

Cellular cholesterol efflux and cholesterol loading capacity of serum: effects of LDL-apheresis

High LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) characterizes familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) and familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH). LDL-apheresis, used in these patients to reduce LDL-C levels, has been shown to also affect HDL levels and composition. We studied LDL-apheresis effects on six FH and nine FCH su...

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Main Authors: M.P. Adorni, F. Zimetti, M. Puntoni, F. Bigazzi, F. Sbrana, F. Minichilli, F. Bernini, N. Ronda, E. Favari, T. Sampietro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-05-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Subjects:
low density lipoprotein
familial hypercholesterolemia
familial combined hyperlipidemia
cholesterol efflux capacity
cholesterol loading capacity
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