Dihydrotestosterone regulating apolipoprotein M expression mediates via protein kinase C in HepG2 cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Administration of androgens decreases plasma concentrations of high-density lipid cholesterol (HDL-C). However, the mechanisms by which androgens mediate lipid metabolism remain unknown. This present study used HepG2 cell cultures an...

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Main Authors: Yi-zhou Ye, Bing Cao, Ming-qiu Li, Wei Wang, Ru-xing Wang, Jun Rui, Liu-yan Wei, Zhao-hui Jing, Yong Ji, Guo qing Jiao, Jian Zou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
DHT
PKC
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/168