Simultaneous transfer of cholesterol, triglycerides, and phospholipids to high-density lipoprotein in aging subjects with or without coronary artery disease

OBJECTIVE: To verify whether the capacity of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) to simultaneously receive nonesterified cholesterol, triglycerides, cholesteryl esters, and phospholipids changes with aging and the presence of coronary artery disease. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study with biochemical analyse...

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Main Authors: Carolina H. M Azevedo, Maurício Wajngarten, Ana C. Lo Prete, Jayme Diament, Raul C Maranhão
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2011-01-01
Series:Clinics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000900006