Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Increasing levels of high-density lipoproteins and their potential benefits in Atheros-clerosis motivated us to write this article in order to update knowledge on this topic. The structure of these lipoproteins is described, as well as their atheroprotective vas-cular effects and the reverse cholesterol transport. New strategies to increase their concentration in the body are presented, as recent studies indicate that they stabilize atherosclerotic plaques in an expedited manner. Therefore, it constitutes a novel therapeutic alternative in high risk patients. This will update the knowledge on high-density lipoproteins, in order to provide a better quality care in the prevention, con-trol and treatment of this common disease.
Source: CorSalud
Language: Spanish
Subfield: Biochemistry
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2144642457