Search for dissertations about: "Cecilia Gälman"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Cecilia Gälman.

2. 1. Modulation of bile acid and cholesterol metabolism in health and disease

   Author : Cecilia Gälman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Bile acids - cholesterol - gallstone - cholic acid - cholestyramine - high performance liquid chromatography - species - C4 - 7alpha-hydroxy-4-cholesten-3 -one cholesterol 7alpha-hydroxylase - lipoproteins - hyperlipidemia - statins - resins - diurnal variation - ASBT - 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A;

   Abstract : An increased level of plasma cholesterol is associated with premature development of atherosclerosis. It is therefore important to understand the regulation of plasma cholesterol. Stimulation of hepatic bile acid synthesis is a strategy to reduce plasma cholesterol. This partly occurs due to an induction of hepatic LDL receptors. READ MORE