Article
Interrelationships among HDL metabolism, aging, and atherosclerosis.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Sept 2009
Walter Michael
Abstract excerpt
HDL plasma concentrations decline with age in prospective studies. Decline in HDL concentration and function may occur secondary because of hormonal changes, inflammatory processes, and diabetes mellitus. Beyond these effects specific aging processes may be involved. Replicative aging, the telomere-driven loss of divisional capacity, is a species-specific aging mechanism that may decrease HDL concentration and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
