EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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Chapter 18, Problem 1RE
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To determine: The role of HDL in prevention of atherosclerosis.

Introduction: The fatty acid accumulation that leads to thickening of artery wall is known as atherosclerosis. The high-density lipoproteins (HDL) are good cholesterol that participates in the reverse cholesterol transport.

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The high-density lipoprotein elevated levels leads to reverse cholesterol transport. The HDL has anti-inflammatory properties as well as works as antioxidant that counteracts the pro-atherogenic lipid and decreases inflammatory processes in the artery wall. These process of HDL helps in prevention of atherosclerosis.

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