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Importance of a Novel Oxidative Mechanism for Elimination of Intracellular Cholesterol in Humans by Lund, Erik, Andersson, Olof, Zhang, Jie, Babiker, Amir, Ahlborg, Gunvor, Diczfalusy, Ulf, Einarsson, Kurt, Sjovall, Jan, Bjorkhem, Ingemar

“…We have recently demonstrated that cultured human alveolar macrophages efficiently convert cholesterol into excretable 27-oxygenated products. We show here…”
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Influence of Pravastatin, a Specific Inhibitor of HMG-CoA Reductase, on Hepatic Metabolism of Cholesterol by Reihnér, Eva, Rudling, Mats, Ståhlberg, Dagny, Berglund, Lars, Ewerth, Staffan, Björkhem, Ingemar, Einarsson, Kurt, Angelin, Bo

“…THE elevation of plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels is recognized as a primary risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis and…”
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Influence of age on secretion of cholesterol and synthesis of bile acids by the liver by Einarsson, K, Nilsell, K, Leijd, B, Angelin, B

“…Supersaturation of bile with cholesterol predisposes to the development of cholesterol gallstones. To identify the factors determining cholesterol saturation…”
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Effects of somatostatin on hepatic bile formation by Magnusson, I, Einarsson, K, Angelin, B, Nyberg, B, Bergström, K, Thulin, L

“…Somatostatin is a peptide that has anticholeretic properties in the dog. The purpose of the present work was to investigate if somatostatin is an…”
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Characteristics of biliary lipid metabolism after liver transplantation by Ericzon, B G, Eusufzai, S, Kubota, K, Einarsson, K, Angelin, B

“…Biliary lipid metabolism was studied after 10 liver transplantations with continuous drainage of bile. Within 3 wk after transplantation, the new liver…”
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Age-related changes in the metabolism of cholesterol in rat liver microsomes by Stahlberg, D. (Huddinge University Hospital, Huddinge, Sweden), Angelin, B, Einarsson, K

“…The effects of aging on the hepatic metabolism of cholesterol were studied in 1‐, 6‐ and 24‐month‐old male Sprague‐Dawley rats. Microsomal…”
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Effects of interruption of the enterohepatic circulation of bile acids on the transport of very low density-lipoprotein triglycerides by Beil, U, Crouse, J R, Einarsson, K, Grundy, S M

“…An increase in plasma very low density lipoprotein-triglycerides (VLDL-TG) is seen frequently during treatment with bile acid-binding resins. The purpose of…”
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On the Formation of Hyodeoxycholic Acid in the Rat by Einarsson, Kurt

“…1. Lithocholic acid-24- 14 C was administered to rats and labeled hyodeoxycholic acid was isolated from feces and from bile collected after 3 days of intact…”
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Neonatal Imprinting of Liver Microsomal Hydroxylation and Reduction of Steroids by Einarsson, Kurt, Gustafsson, Jan-Åke, Stenberg, Åke

“…The metabolism of 4-[4-14C]androstene-3,17-dione, 4-[4-14C]pregnene-3,20-dione, 5α-[4-14C]androstane-3α,17β-diol, 4,16-[7α-3H]androstadien-3-one,…”
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Effect of lactic acid producing bacteria on the human intestinal microflora during ampicillin treatment by Black, F, Einarsson, K, Lidbeck, A, Orrhage, K, Nord, C E

“…20 healthy volunteers participated in a double blind study concerning the effect of lactic acid producing bacteria on the intestinal microflora during…”
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Effect of ursodeoxycholic acid on hepatic cholesterol metabolism by Einarsson, K

“…Oral administration of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) renders bile unsaturated with cholesterol by reducing the hepatic output of cholesterol. Theoretically,…”
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Hepatic cholesterol metabolism in human obesity by Stahlberg, D, Rudling, M, Angelin, B, Bjorkhem, I, Forsell, P, Nilsell, K, Einarsson, K

“…Hepatic cholesterol metabolism was studied in operative liver biopsies from 17 morbidly obese subjects and compared with that in samples from 15 nonobese…”
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Differences between Germ-free and Conventional Rats in Liver Microsomal Metabolism of Steroids by Einarsson, Kurt, Gustafsson, Jan-Åke, Gustafsson, Bengt E.

“…The metabolism of some steroids has been investigated in liver microsomal preparations from male germ-free and conventional rats. Hydroxylation of…”
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Influence of age on the metabolism of plasma low density lipoproteins in healthy males by ERICSSON, S, ERIKSSON, M, VITOLS, S, EINARSSON, K, BERGLUND, L, ANGELIN, B

“…The plasma concentration of the atherogenic low density lipoproteins (LDL) increases with age. To clarify the mechanism of this change, we studied the kinetics…”
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The plasma level of 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one reflects the activity of hepatic cholesterol 7α-hydroxylase in man by Axelson, Magnus, Björkhem, Ingemar, Reihnér, Eva, Einarsson, Kurt

“…Circulating levels of 7α-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3-one have been compared with activities of the rate-limiting enzyme in bile acid synthesis, microsomal…”
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Bile acid kinetics and biliary lipid composition in cystic fibrosis by Strandvik, Birgitta, Einarsson, Kurt, Lindblad, Anders, Angelin, Bo

“…Aims/Methods: Bile acid kinetics and biliary lipid composition were studied in seven patients, aged 17-70 years with cystic fibrosis. All patients were of…”
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Hepatic cholesterol metabolism in estrogen-treated men by Angelin, B, Olivecrona, H, Reihnér, E, Rudling, M, Ståhlberg, D, Eriksson, M, Ewerth, S, Henriksson, P, Einarsson, K

“…Operative liver biopsies were obtained from two male patients who developed gallstone disease during estrogen treatment of metastatic prostatic carcinoma. The…”
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Secretion and composition of bile after human liver transplantation : Studies of the effects of cyclosporine and tacrolimus by ERICZON, B.-G, EUSUFZAI, S, SÖDERDAHL, G, DURAJ, F, EINARSSON, K, ANGELIN, B

“…Cyclosporine (CsA) and tacrolimus (FK506) have recently been reported to inhibit canalicular transport of bile acids in vitro and thereby possibly induce…”
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Reply to Angelico by Strandvik, Birgitta, Einarsson, Kurt, Lindblad, Anders, Angelin, Bo

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Bile acid synthesis in humans: regulation of hepatic microsomal cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase activity by Reihnér, E, Björkhem, I, Angelin, B, Ewerth, S, Einarsson, K

“…The present work tested the hypothesis that portal venous bile acids regulate the activity of the cholesterol 7 alpha-hydroxylase and studied the influence of…”
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