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Aging and HDL Metabolism in Elderly People More Than 100 Years Old
1 Jan 2004
Abstract excerpt
Epidemiological studies have enhanced the importance of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) as a risk factor for CAD, as well as disability and frailty in the oldest elderly. Therefore, HDL and molecules involved in HDL metabolism seem to be attractive candidates for longevity-promoting factors. A series of observational studies has demonstrated that the predominance of the larger, more lipid-rich HDL2 subclass is a...
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