Dynamics of reverse cholesterol transport: protection against atherosclerosis
D Sviridov, P Nestel - Atherosclerosis, 2002 - Elsevier
This review considers the antiatherogenic function of high density lipoprotein (HDL) from the
point of view of its dynamics within the sequential steps of reverse cholesterol transport
(RCT). It is postulated that the efficiency of cholesterol flux through the RCT pathways is
clinically more relevant than the HDL cholesterol concentration. The particular role of preβ1-
HDL is reviewed drawing attention to the relationship between its concentration and the flux
of cholesterol through the RCT system.
point of view of its dynamics within the sequential steps of reverse cholesterol transport
(RCT). It is postulated that the efficiency of cholesterol flux through the RCT pathways is
clinically more relevant than the HDL cholesterol concentration. The particular role of preβ1-
HDL is reviewed drawing attention to the relationship between its concentration and the flux
of cholesterol through the RCT system.
