Sterol absorption by the small intestine
SD Turley, JM Dietschy - Current opinion in lipidology, 2003 - journals.lww.com
SD Turley, JM Dietschy
Current opinion in lipidology, 2003•journals.lww.comIntestinal cholesterol absorption represents a major route for the entry of cholesterol into the
body's miscible pools and therefore can potentially impact the plasma LDL-cholesterol
concentration. The combined use of agents that inhibit the absorption and synthesis of
cholesterol provides a powerful new approach to the prevention and treatment of
atherosclerosis.
body's miscible pools and therefore can potentially impact the plasma LDL-cholesterol
concentration. The combined use of agents that inhibit the absorption and synthesis of
cholesterol provides a powerful new approach to the prevention and treatment of
atherosclerosis.
Summary
Intestinal cholesterol absorption represents a major route for the entry of cholesterol into the body's miscible pools and therefore can potentially impact the plasma LDL-cholesterol concentration. The combined use of agents that inhibit the absorption and synthesis of cholesterol provides a powerful new approach to the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.
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