The impact of phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) on lipoprotein metabolism

<p>Abstract</p> <p>It has been reported that phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP) is an independent risk factor for human coronary artery disease. In mouse models, it has been demonstrated that PLTP overexpression induces atherosclerosis, while its deficiency reduces it. PLTP is co...

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Main Authors: Jiang Xian-Cheng, Jin Weijun, Hussain Mahmood M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:Nutrition & Metabolism
Online Access:http://www.nutritionandmetabolism.com/content/9/1/75