Protection against atherosclerosis by estrogen is independent of plasma cholesterol levels in LDL receptor-deficient mice

Low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor-deficient (LDLR–/–) mice consuming a high fat diet were used to assess the effect of endogenous and exogenous estradiol (E2) on atherosclerosis. Sexually mature female mice were ovariectomized (OVX) and implanted with subcutaneous, slow-release pellets designed...

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Main Authors: Marion M. Marsh, V. Robert Walker, Linda K. Curtiss, Carole L. Banka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 1999-05-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520321246