Biochemistry Of Atherosclerosis

Download or read book Biochemistry of Atherosclerosis written by Sukhinder C. Kaur and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-08-31 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers many aspects of atherogenesis, with particular emphasis on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. It includes all aspects of the regulation of cholesterol homeostasis and the importance of each pathway. Also explored are the roles of nuclear hormone receptors on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism and their complex roles in atherogenesis. The book further discusses how genetic studies can help understand the complexities that mediate these aspects of atherogenesis.