Lipid synthesis and secretion in HepG2 cells is not affected by ACTH

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Apolipoprotein B (apoB) containing lipoproteins, i.e. VLDL, LDL and Lp(a), are consequently lowered by ACTH treatment in humans. This is also seen as reduced plasma apoB by 20-30% and total cholesterol by 30-40%, mostly accounted for by a decrease in LDL-choleste...

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Main Authors: Nilsson-Ehle Peter, Berggren-Söderlund Maria, Skoog Maria, Xu Ning
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/9/1/48