Cholesterol metabolism, its regulation at the hepatic and intestinal level

Although all the cells in the body are able to form cholesterol, most part of this synthesis, leading to which is called endogenous cholesterol, occurs in the liver. Hepatocytes can also obtain cholesterol from the plasma lipoproteins. At the same time, cholesterol is either secreted from the liver...

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Main Authors: M. T. Molina, C. M. Vázquez, V. Ruiz Gutiérrez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas 1991-08-01
Series:Grasas y Aceites
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Online Access:http://grasasyaceites.revistas.csic.es/index.php/grasasyaceites/article/view/1237