High-density lipoprotein cholesterol: an updated view.
New insights into low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol identify promising new directions for coronary heart disease prevention. The ATP-binding-cassette A1 gene has been identified as an important defect in genetic disorders of this lipid fraction. Recent studies indicate a benefit in treating patients with low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and suggest new clinical recommendations.
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Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10021, USA. amg_editorial@med.cornell.edu
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood* / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D016021:Epidemiologic Studies; D006801:Humans; D007009:Hypolipoproteinemias / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL