Lipoprotein lipase

Lipoprotein lipase (LPL) regulates the plasma levels of triglyceride and HDL. Three aspects are reviewed. 1) Clinical implications of human LPL gene variations: common mutations and their effects on plasma lipids and coronary heart disease are discussed. 2) LPL actions in the nervous system, liver,...

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Main Authors: Martin Merkel, Robert H. Eckel, Ira J. Goldberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2002-12-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520327255