Cholesterol metabolism, endothelial dysfunction, and carotid artery stiffness in type 1 diabetes☆

Cholesterol metabolism, endothelial dysfunction, and carotid artery stiffness in type 1 diabetes☆

Background: Type 1 diabetes is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and altered metabolism of cholesterol. We studied whether the markers of arterial stiffness reflecting preclinical atherosclerosis are related to markers of cholesterol metabolism in type 1 diabetes. Methods: I...

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Main Authors: Timo Koponen, Maarit Hallikainen, Jukka Lipponen, Tiina Lyyra-Laitinen, Pasi A. Karjalainen, Mika P. Tarvainen, Chaiyasit Sittiwet, Tatu A. Miettinen, Tomi Laitinen, Helena Gylling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2010-09-01
Series:Artery Research
Subjects:
Cholesterol metabolism
Endothelial function
Carotid artery stiffness
Desmosterol
Sitosterol
Type 1 diabetes
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927459/view

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