High-density lipoprotein cholesterol: an updated view. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • New insights into low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol identify promising new directions for coronary heart disease prevention. The ATP-binding-cassette A1 gene has been identified as an important defect in genetic disorders of this lipid fraction. Recent studies indicate a benefit in treating patients with low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and suggest new clinical recommendations.

publication date

  • April 1, 2001

Research

keywords

  • Cholesterol, HDL
  • Coronary Disease
  • Hypolipoproteinemias

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 0035317865

PubMed ID

  • 11714083

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 1

issue

  • 2