Transforming growth factor beta is sequestered into an inactive pool by lipoproteins

Elevated plasma concentrations of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and very-low density lipoprotein (VLDL) have been correlated with the development of atherosclerosis. These lipoproteins may promote atherogenesis by direct deposition of lipid in the vessel wall. In addition, previous data suggested th...

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Main Authors: D J Grainger, C D Byrne, C M Witchell, J C Metcalfe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1997-11-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520349488