HDL enhances oxidation of LDL in vitro in both men and women

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oxidative modification of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a key event in the oxidation hypothesis of atherogenesis. Some <it>in vitro </it>experiments have previously suggested that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) co-incu...

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Main Authors: Lehtimäki T, Metso S, Peltonen N, Salomäki A, Jaakkola O, Solakivi T, Jokela H, Nikkari ST
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/4/1/25