Lipid metabolism in children and adolescents: Impact on vascular biology

• Published in: Journal of clinical lipidology Vol. 2; no. 3; pp. 127 - 137
• Main Authors: Mietus-Snyder, Michele, Krauss, Ronald M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.06.2008
• Subjects: Cardiovascular; Dyslipidemia; Endothelial function; Lipoprotein metabolism; Peroxisome proliferating-activated receptors; Vascular senescence; Endothelial function; Lipoprotein metabolism; Peroxisome proliferating-activated receptors; Vascular senescence; Dyslipidemia

Age remains one of the strongest risk factors for atherosclerotic disease, but the protection conferred by youth can be eroded by cardiovascular risk factors such as dyslipidemia. Elevated atherogenic lipoproteins and inadequate reverse cholesterol transport contribute to an inflammatory response in...