Sentences with phrase «lipoprotein metabolism»
Lipoprotein metabolism refers to the process by which the body handles and breaks down fats (lipids) and proteins, which are carried in the bloodstream in the form of lipoproteins. This metabolism is crucial for maintaining a healthy balance of cholesterol and other lipids in the body. Full definition
Hayes said he has tested Perlman's new compound in his laboratory for its effects on lipoprotein metabolism with excellent results in terms of its cholesterol - reducing action.
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While it is possible to induce atherosclerosis in some mice, it is important to realize that the presence of cholic acid can influence transcription factors controlling genes involved with regulating lipoprotein metabolism and inflammation, both of which are important in the development of atherosclerosis (16, 17), and can also promote gallstones in certain mouse strains (18, 19).
Since the presence of phytoestrogen containing sources (i.e. soy protein and isolated isoflavones) has been found to influence atherosclerosis and lipoprotein metabolism in various rodent models (7 - 13), the use of purified Western - type diets provides a clean «reagent» for inducing this disease.
Effect of dietary fatty acids on human lipoprotein metabolism: A comprehensive update.
This suggests lipoprotein metabolism is altered by HGH deficiency, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Involved in the initial discovery of apoE as a major apolipoprotein regulating lipoprotein metabolism, including that apoE is induced by fat / cholesterol feeding in atherogenesis.
Bonham, M., O'Connor, J. M., McAnena, L. B., Walsh, P. M., Downes, C. S., Hannigan, B. M., and Strain, J. J. Zinc supplementation has no effect on lipoprotein metabolism, hemostasis, and putative indices of copper status in healthy men.
Research Interests: lipid metabolism; lipoprotein metabolism; atherosclerosis; obesity; diabetes; reverse cholesterol transport; triacylglycerol; nutrition
However, researchers say that this affects only women and not men, perhaps that is due to sex - related differences in glucose and lipoprotein metabolism.