Utilisation of fatty acid and triacylglycerol by rat macrophages: the effect of endotoxin.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Plasma very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) concentrations are increased during sepsis/endotoxaemia and VLDL may be substrates for the activated immune system. Lipid substrate utilisation by quiescent and activated macrophages was therefore examined. METHODS: Rat R2 macrophages were...

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Main Authors: Hauton, D, Evans, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2002