Lipoprotein lipase-facilitated uptake of LDL is mediated by the LDL receptor

LPL mediates the uptake of lipoproteins into different cell types independent of its catalytic activity. The mechanism of this process and its physiological relevance are not clear. Taking into account the importance of the endothelial barrier for lipoprotein uptake, in vitro studies with primary ao...

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Main Authors: Britta Loeffler, Joerg Heeren, Mareike Blaeser, Herbert Radner, Daniel Kayser, Birol Aydin, Martin Merkel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-02-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520436648