Metabolism of HDL Q. 1 Which of the following statements about High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) is false: A HDL increases oxidation of LDL B HDL reduces foam cell production by LDL C HDL is the best predictor of CAD D HDL helps to clear lipids from atheromas Q. 1 Which of the following statements about […]
Metabolism of HDL HDL METABOLISM Nascent HDL is synthesized and secreted from intestine and liver. Nascent HDL contain phospholipids, cholesterol and Apo A. Lecithin cholesterol Acyl Transferase (LCAT) esterified by cholesterol. Apo- A- I activates LCAT. Cholesterol is transported to liver in 2 ways- Indirect pathway– Cholestryl ester is transferred from HDL to VLDL and
