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ApoE genotype-specific inhibition of apoptosis.
Journal of lipid research - 1 Aug 2003
DeKroon Robert M, Mihovilovic Mirta, Goodger Zoe V, Robinette Jennifer B, Sullivan Patrick M, Saunders Ann M, Strittmatter Warren J
Abstract excerpt
Endothelial cell apoptosis can be initiated by withdrawing growth factors or serum, and is inhibited by HDL. Our results show that the total lipoprotein population from apolipoprotein E 4/4 (APOE4/4) sera is less anti-apoptotic than total lipoproteins from other APOE genotypes, as measured by caspase 3/7 activity. Moreover, APOE4/4 VLDL antagonizes the antiapoptotic activity of HDL by a mechanism requiring...
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