Metabolism of sphingolipids by normal and atherosclerotic aorta of squirrel monkeys

We studied the synthesis and hydrolysis of sphingomyelin by homogenates of aortic intima plus inner media from normal squirrel monkeys and from monkeys with nutritionally-induced atherosclerosis (6-10 mo on a semi-purified diet containing butter and cholesterol). The concentrations of sphingomyelin...

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Main Authors: O.W. Portman, M. Alexander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1970-01-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520430123