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Cholesterol: Its Regulation and Role in Central Nervous System Disorders by Orth, Matthias, Bellosta, Stefano

“…Cholesterol is a major constituent of the human brain, and the brain is the most cholesterol-rich organ. Numerous lipoprotein receptors and apolipoproteins are…”
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The Impact of Egg Nutrient Composition and Its Consumption on Cholesterol Homeostasis by Kuang, Heqian, Yang, Fang, Zhang, Yan, Wang, Tiannan, Chen, Guoxun

“…Nutrient deficiencies and excess are involved in many aspects of human health. As a source of essential nutrients, eggs have been used worldwide to support the…”
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Validation of the Friedewald Formula in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome by Faria-Neto, José Rocha, Olandoski, Marcia, da Cunha, Claudio Leinig Pereira, Bandeira, Antonio Milton, Knopfholz, José, Massucheto Ledesma, Patrícia, Takito, Lilian Lumi, Streisky, Larissa, Disserol, Caio César Diniz, Pierin, Andressa Jardim, Schirr, Fernanda Letícia

“…Currently, the Friedewald formula (FF) is the main method for evaluating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c). Recently, many limitations have emerged…”
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Update on the Benefits and Mechanisms of Action of the Bioactive Vegetal Alkaloid Berberine on Lipid Metabolism and Homeostasis by Wang, Yanwen, Zidichouski, Jeffrey A.

“…Elevation of circulating levels of blood cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, and/or the decrease of HDL cholesterol levels have long been recognized as…”
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Effect of Anthocyanin Supplementations on Lipid Profile and Inflammatory Markers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Shah, Komal, Shah, Pratik

“…Purpose. To assess combined data from seventeen randomized controlled trials studying effect of anthocyanin consumption on levels of various lipids and…”
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HDL, Atherosclerosis, and Emerging Therapies by Hafiane, Anouar, Genest, Jacques

“…This review aims to provide an overview on the properties of high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and their cardioprotective effects. Emergent HDL therapies will…”
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Predictors of Metabolic Syndrome in the Iranian Population: Waist Circumference, Body Mass Index, or Waist to Hip Ratio? by Sarrafzadegan, Nizal, Andalib, Elham, Gharipour, Mojagn, Aghababaie, Esmaiel, Shafie, Davood, Talaie, Mohammad, Sadeghi, Masoumeh

“…This study aimed to investigate whether body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), or waist to hip ratio (WHR) could be a better predictor of metabolic…”
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Dysfunctional High-Density Lipoprotein: An Innovative Target for Proteomics and Lipidomics by Salazar, Juan, Chavez-Castillo, Mervin, Ramos, Eduardo, Rojas, Joselyn, Bermudez, Valmore, Olivar, Luis Carlos

“…High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol (HDL-C) is regarded as an important protective factor against cardiovascular disease, with abundant evidence of an inverse…”
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MicroRNA Regulation of Cholesterol Metabolism by Rotllan, Noemi, Fernández-Hernando, Carlos

“…Disruption of cellular cholesterol balance results in pathologic processes including atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, type II diabetes and Alzheimer’s…”
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Functionally Defective High-Density Lipoprotein and Paraoxonase: A Couple for Endothelial Dysfunction in Atherosclerosis by Eren, Esin, Yilmaz, Necat, Aydin, Ozgur

“…The endothelium is the primary target for biochemical or mechanical injuries caused by the putative risk factors of atherosclerosis. Endothelial dysfunction…”
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Friend Turns Foe : Transformation of Anti-Inflammatory HDL to Proinflammatory HDL during Acute-Phase Response by Hima Bindu G, Kakkar, Vijay V., Rao, Veena S.

“…High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is a major carrier of cholesterol in the blood. Unlike other lipoproteins, physiological functions of HDL influence the…”
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Evaluation of Antidiabetic and Antihyperlipidemic Effects of Peganum harmala Seeds in Diabetic Rats by Komeili, Gholamreza, Hashemi, Mohammad, Bameri-Niafar, Mohsen

“…The present study was carried out to investigate the antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic properties of hydroalcoholic extract of Peganum harmala in…”
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Double-Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial Demonstrating Serum Cholesterol Lowering Efficacy of a Smoothie Drink with Added Plant Stanol Esters in an Indonesian Population by Lestiani, Lanny, Chandra, Dian Novita, Laitinen, Kirsi, Ambarwati, Fransisca Diah, Kuusisto, Päivi, Lukito, Widjaja

“…Indonesians have a high intake of saturated fats, a key contributing dietary factor to elevated blood cholesterol concentrations. We investigated the…”
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Premature Valvular Heart Disease in Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia by Fahed, Akl C., Shibbani, Kamel, Andary, Rabih R., Arabi, Mariam T., Habib, Robert H., Nguyen, Denis D., Haddad, Fady F., Moubarak, Elie, Nemer, Georges, Azar, Sami T., Bitar, Fadi F.

“…Valvular heart disease frequently occurs as a consequence of premature atherosclerosis in individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Studies have…”
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Lipid Lowering Effects of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Anethum graveolens L. and Dill Tablet in High Cholesterol Fed Hamsters by Abbasi Oshaghi, Ebrahim, Khodadadi, Iraj, Saidijam, Massoud, Yadegarazari, Reza, Shabab, Nooshin, Tavilani, Heidar, Goodarzi, Mohamad Taghi

“…Objective. This study was aimed to determine the effect of Anethum graveolens extract and Anethum graveolens (dill) tablet on lipid profile, liver enzymes, and…”
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The Interpretation of Cholesterol Balance Derived Synthesis Data and Surrogate Noncholesterol Plasma Markers for Cholesterol Synthesis under Lipid Lowering Therapies by Stellaard, Frans, Lütjohann, Dieter

“…The cholesterol balance procedure allows the calculation of cholesterol synthesis based on the assumption that loss of endogenous cholesterol via fecal…”
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Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Urban India by Sawant, Apurva, Mankeshwar, Ranjit, Shah, Swarup, Raghavan, Rani, Dhongde, Gargi, Raje, Himanshu, D'souza, Shoba, Subramanium, Aarti, Dhairyawan, Pradnya, Todur, Seema, Ashavaid, Tester F.

“…Background. Metabolic syndrome (MS) is characterised by a constellation of individual risk factors of cardiovascular disease. Materials and Methods. The…”
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Association between HDL Cholesterol Levels and the Consumption of Vitamin A in Metabolically Healthy Obese Lebanese: A Cross-Sectional Study among Adults in Lebanon by Zalaket, J., Hanna-Wakim, L., Matta, J.

“…Objectives. Previous studies show the association between vitamin A and elevation of plasma triglyceride concentrations. However, limited information exists on…”
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Cereal-Based Snack Bar with Added Plant Stanol Ester (Benecol®) Consumed between Meals Lowers Serum Total and LDL Cholesterol Effectively in Mildly to Moderately Hypercholesterolemic Subjects by Sarkkinen, Essi, Lyyra, Mari, Nieminen, Sakari, Kuusisto, Päivi, Wester, Ingmar

“…The cholesterol-lowering effect of foods with added plant sterols or stanols consumed as snacks might be compromised. The purpose of this study was to confirm…”
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Immune Response to Lipoproteins in Atherosclerosis by Samson, Sonia, Mundkur, Lakshmi, Kakkar, Vijay V.

“…Atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of cardiovascular disease, is characterized by chronic inflammation and altered immune response. Cholesterol is a…”
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