New Research Reveals Clues to How Cholesterol is Made
Rockefeller University researchers have gained new insights into the complex molecular process involved in cholesterol production.
Rockefeller University researchers have gained new insights into the complex molecular process involved in cholesterol production.
Senior author Ivan Tancevski said that their findings could help pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches to prevent cardiovascular disease and its associated clinical sequelae, including heart attacks and stroke.
Tancevski and his colleagues identified one gene, called Alox5, that codes for an enzyme that generates lipoxins, which have anti-inflammatory properties, from omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids to help the body get rid of bad cholesterol. Lipoxins.
Risk for Prostate Cancer Recurrence Increased by Elevated Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Study says higher levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides were associated with increased risk for disease recurrence.
Study says higher levels of total cholesterol and triglycerides were associated with increased risk for disease recurrence.
The study is published online in the Cell Press journal Cell Metabolism.
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Statin Therapy for Children With Inherited Cholesterol Disorder Shows Benefits
Ten-year follow-up of children who have been taking statin therapy for an inherited cholesterol disorder showed benefit on a measure of atherosclerosis, a recent study records.
Ten-year follow-up of children who have been taking statin therapy for an inherited cholesterol disorder showed benefit on a measure of atherosclerosis, a recent study records.
Sugar Substance 'Kills' Good HDL Cholesterol
University of Warwick scientists have discovered that methylglyoxal - MG substance was found to turn good HDL cholesterol into bad LDL cholesterol.
University of Warwick scientists have discovered that methylglyoxal - MG substance was found to turn good HDL cholesterol into bad LDL cholesterol.
