Enrichment of canalicular membrane with cholesterol and sphingomyelin prevents bile salt-induced hepatic damage
These studies were undertaken to characterize the role of plasma membrane cholesterol in canalicular secretory functions and hepatocyte integrity against intravenous taurocholate administration. Cholesterol and sphingomyelin concentrations and cholesterol/phospholipid ratios were significantly incre...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
1999-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520324585 |