Epigenetic Regulation of Cholesterol Homeostasis

Although best known as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, cholesterol is a vital component of all mammalian cells. In addition to key structural roles, cholesterol is a vital biochemical precursor for numerous biologically important compounds including oxysterols and bile acids, as well as ac...

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Main Author: Steve eMeaney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2014-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Genetics
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fgene.2014.00311/full