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Patterns of cholesterol metabolism: Pathophysiological and therapeutic implications for dyslipidemias and the metabolic syndrome
Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, 08/23/2011
Lupattelli G et al. – This article presents current knowledge on cholesterol synthesis and absorption, as evaluated by means of cholesterol precursors and plant sterols, and discusses patterns of cholesterol balance in the main forms of primary hyperlipidaemia and MS. Understanding the mechanism(s) underlying these patterns of cholesterol synthesis and absorption will help to predict the response to hypolipidemic treatment, which can then be tailored to ensure the maximum clinical benefit for patients.
