The Endothelium Is Both a Target and a Barrier of HDL’s Protective Functions
The vascular endothelium serves as a barrier between the intravascular and extravascular compartments. High-density lipoproteins (HDL) have two kinds of interactions with this barrier. First, bloodborne HDL must pass the endothelium to access extravascular tissues, for example the arterial wall or t...
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/5/1041 |