Search for dissertations about: "Helena Ledmyr"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Helena Ledmyr.

2. 1. Molecular regulation of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein gene, MTP : functional genetic studies in relation to cardiovascular disease

   Author : Helena Ledmyr; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Microsomal triglyceride transfer protein; polymorphism coronary heart disease; CHD; cardiac lipid metabolism; protein function; functional promoter studies;

   Abstract : The microsomal triglyceride transfer protein, MTP, is expressed mainly in the liver, intestine and in the heart. It is crucial for the assembly and secretion of apob-containing lipoproteins, chylomicrons in the intestine and very-low density lipoproteins (VLDL) in the liver. READ MORE