High density lipoprotein as a source of cholesterol for adrenal steroidogenesis: a study in individuals with low plasma HDL-C

High density lipoprotein as a source of cholesterol for adrenal steroidogenesis: a study in individuals with low plasma HDL-C

Few studies have addressed the delivery of lipoprotein-derived cholesterol to the adrenals for steroid production in humans. While there is evidence against a role for low-density lipoprotein (LDL), it is unresolved whether high density lipoprotein (HDL) contributes to adrenal steroidogenesis. To st...

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Main Authors: Andrea E. Bochem, Adriaan G. Holleboom, Johannes A. Romijn, Menno Hoekstra, Geesje M. Dallinga-Thie, Mahdi M. Motazacker, G.Kees Hovingh, Jan A. Kuivenhoven, Erik S.G. Stroes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
Subjects:
steroid hormones
cortisol
dyslipidemia
hypoalphalipoproteinemia
high density lipoprotein cholesterol
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520357254

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