Modulation of THP-1 macrophage and cholesterol-loaded foam cell apolipoprotein E levels by glycosphingolipids.

Macrophages synthesize and secrete apolipoprotein E (apoE) constitutively. This process is upregulated under conditions of cholesterol loading. The response to cholesterol is antiatherogenic as it is believed to promote cholesterol efflux from the artery wall. The concentration of lactosyl ceramide...

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Main Authors: Garner, B, Mellor, H, Butters, T, Dwek, R, Platt, F
格式: Journal article
語言:English
出版: 2002

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