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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 28, 2006; 12(40): 6429-6439
Published online Oct 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i40.6429
Published online Oct 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i40.6429
Figure 3 Schematic overview of the involvement of the intestine in cholesterol homeostasis.
The intestine is critically involved in the control of plasma cholesterol due to its role in intestinal cholesterol absorption (1), direct cholesterol excretion into the intestinal lumen (2), and HDL biogenesis (3). CM: Chylomicron; HDL: High density lipoprotein; LDL: Low density lipoprotein; VLDL: Very low density lipoprotein.
- Citation: Kruit JK, Groen AK, Berkel TJV, Kuipers F. Emerging roles of the intestine in control of cholesterol metabolism. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(40): 6429-6439
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i40/6429.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i40.6429