Thematic review series: The Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis. Effects of infection and inflammation on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism mechanisms and consequences to the host

Khovidhunkit, Weerapan; Kim, Min-Sun; A. Memon, Riaz; K. Shigenaga, Judy; H. Moser, Arthur; R. Feingold, Kenneth; Grünfeld, Carl

doi:10.1194/jlr.r300019-jlr200

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Thematic review series: The Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis. Effects of infection and inflammation on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism mechanisms and consequences to the host

Published in Journal of Lipid Research • Jun 8, 2004

Authors:

Weerapan Khovidhunkit

Min-Sun Kim

Riaz A. Memon

Abstract

Infection and inflammation induce the acute-phase response (APR), leading to multiple alterations in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. Plasma triglyceride levels increase from increased VLDL secretion as a result of adipose tissue lipolysis, increased de novo hepatic fatty acid synthesis, and suppre...

Subject

Endocrinology

Very low-density lipoprotein

Internal medicine

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