| Literature DB >> 27785680 |
Liam R Brunham1,2,3.
Abstract
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) levels are inversely related to risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). However, the simplistic assumption that HDL-C levels directly and causally impact atherogenesis has been challenged in recent years. The purpose of this article is to review the current state of knowledge regarding genetically determined HDL-C levels and ASCVD risk and determine what insight these studies provide into the causal relationship between HDL and atherosclerosis.Entities:
Keywords: Atherosclerosis; Genetics; HDL; Lipids; Lipoproteins
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27785680 DOI: 10.1007/s11883-016-0623-0
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Atheroscler Rep ISSN: 1523-3804 Impact factor: 5.113