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    the absence of the low-density lipoproteins. Hypercholesterolemia is both a dominant and recessive disorder. The genotypes for the dominant disorder would be heterozygous and for the recessive disorder the genotype would be a Homozygous recessive. The two genotypes in the hypercholesterolemia disorder represent the severity of its affects will be. Both of heterozygous and homozygous version of hypercholesterolemia cause a loss of low density lipoproteins. Low density Lipoproteins are receptors in

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    Effects Of Clofibrate

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    Clofibrate acts by increasing the extrahepatic activity of the lipoprotein lipase thereby increase the lipolysis process of triglycerides also the chylomicrons degradation. • VLDL “very low

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    Cirrhosis: A Case Study

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    mononuclear cells in cirrhosis (20-23). Given that the liver plays an essential role in several stages of lipid synthesis, transportation and metabolism, hypocholesterolemia is frequently found in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (24). Interestingly, low circulating cholesterol levels show a strong correlation with survival

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    Apolipoprotein E (Apo E)

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    nervous system on lipid and lipoprotein metabolism are not well understood (Eichner et al., 2002), (Anthopoulos et al., 2010). Function of APO E on lipid metabolism in human body: Apo E play a role in lipid metabolism through maintaining the structural integrity of lipoproteins, serving as cofactors in enzymatic reactions, and acting as ligands for lipoprotein receptors (Eichner et al., 2002), (Chaudhary et al.,

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    Cardiovascular Disease which is also called Heart Disease is a term used to cover the many conditions which enables the heart to perform normally. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, heart disease is the highest cause of hospitalization in Canada (2011). I will be reviewing the most preventable heart disease called Coronary Artery Disease. Before we begin, it is important to understand what the heart does for the body, according to Sheen the heart’s main function is to circulate

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    pro-fibrinolytic actions of HDL are among other functions that may contribute further to its ability to protect against CAD. One of the best known anti‑inflammatory and antioxidant functions of HDL is its ability to inhibit the oxidation of low ‑density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL exerts its inhibitory effects on oxidative modification of LDL, in part, by its related enzyme paraoxonase‑1 (PON1) which can hydrolyze lactones, and several non ‑ physiological substrates, such as aryl esters and

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    What is cholesterol? Cholesterol is an organic molecule part of the classification of biomolecules known as lipids. It is a sterol, or steroid alcohol, that is extremely important as it is a major structural component of the cell membrane in animal cells and also a precursor for the production of steroid hormones, bile salts, bile acids and vitamin D. Cholesterol is a waxy substance with the chemical formula C27H46O, it consists of three 6-memebered rings and one 5-membered ring fused together

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    Yes. The hydrogenation process increases the number of low-density lipoproteins in the blood which leads to heart diseases. Lipoproteins are made of proteins and lipids and transfer fats through the water in our bodies. Compare and contrast saturated fats, unsaturated fats, and trans fats in terms of their effects on your health and eating practices. Saturated fats: Saturated fats cause an increase in the Low Density cholesterol level in the blood and a diet rich in saturated fats leads

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    Wonderful Pistachios Wonderful Pistachios claims that eating 1.5 ounces of pistachios a day may reduce the risk of heart disease if paired with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol. This ad claims that pistachios can reduce the risk of heart disease if pared with a healthy diet, but can the pistachios themselves make a difference? Many studies suggest that they can. Cholesterol and Heart Disease Our body naturally produces cholesterol through the liver, we can also obtain cholesterol from

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    Essay 18: Cholesterol Explained At this point in time, the word 'cholesterol' has a decidedly negative connotation, conjuring up images of gallstones, heart attacks, and strokes. Although excess cholesterol often plays a role in these disease states, that is only part of the story. This article will focus on what cholesterol is and why the human body needs a certain amount of it to function properly. Cholesterol is a small, hydrophobic molecule composed almost entirely of carbon and hydrogen

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