title: [Lipoproteins and the etiopathogenesis of atherosclerosis].
abstract: The role played by LDL cholesterol in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is described, with particular reference being made to the risk factor of hypercholesterolaemia. An account is given of the molecular mechanisms of lipid infiltration, and conclusions are drawn of prophylaxis and therapy of atherosclerosis.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Pathologische Biochemie der Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, DDR.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dargel
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D006937:Hypercholesterolemia / Q000150:complications*; D008074:Lipoproteins / Q000502:physiology*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D008074:Lipoproteins
vernacular_title: Lipoproteine und Atiopathogenese der Atherosklerose.