High density lipoproteins and atherosclerosis: Emerging aspects

High density lipoproteins (HDL) promote the efflux of excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for excretion. This ability is responsible for the most relevant antiatherogenic effect of HDL. The ability of HDL to promote cholesterol efflux results also in the modulation of a series of...

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Main Authors: Sala, F., Catapano, A., Norata, Giuseppe
Format: Journal Article
Published: Chinese P L A General Hospital * Institute of Geriatric Cardiology 2012
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/55372