High-Density Lipoproteins and the Immune System
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) plays a major role in vasodilation and in the reduction of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation, inflammation, apoptosis, thrombosis, and infection; however, HDL is now less functional in these roles under certain conditions. This paper focuses on HDL, its anti-infl...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
|
| Series: | Journal of Lipids |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/684903 |