HDL and reverse cholesterol transport

Definition

Objective

Understand the core idea

Keywords

High density lipoprotein (HDL), reverse cholesterol transport (RCT)

Formation and Composition of Nascent HDL

Objective

See how the components fit together

Keywords

discoidal, lecithin, A, CII, E

Reverse Cholesterol Transport Pathway

Objective

Follow the sequence and key control points

Keywords

lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT), Apoprotein A, spherical HDL

Hepatic Uptake and Fate of Cholesteryl Ester

Objective

Learn the main facts and relationships

Keywords

SR-BI, CETP, bile acid

Clinical Correlation

Objective

Connect the mechanism to clinical findings

Keywords

Cardioprotective role, antioxidant, paraoxonase 1 (PON1)