Sphingomyelin in High-Density Lipoproteins: Structural Role and Biological Function
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels are an inverse risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and sphingomyelin (SM) is the second most abundant phospholipid component and the major sphingolipid in HDL. Considering the marked presence of SM, the present review has focused on the current knowledge ab...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-04-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/14/4/7716 |