High-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Efflux Capacity is not associated with Atherosclerosis and Prevalence of Cardiovascular Outcome: The CODAM Study

Cholesterol Efflux Capacity (CEC) is considered to be a key atheroprotective property of high-density lipoproteins (HDL). However, the role of HDL-CEC in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular (CV) risk is still controversial and data in individuals with diabetes are limited.

Source: Journal of Clinical Lipidology - October 31, 2019 Category: Lipidology Authors: Tatjana Josefs, Kristiaan Wouters, Uwe J.F. Tietge, Wijtske Annema, Robin P.F. Dullaart, Tomas Vaisar, Ilja C.W. Arts, Carla J.H. van der Kallen, Coen D.A. Stehouwer, Casper G. Schalkwijk, Ira J. Goldberg, Edward A. Fisher, Marleen M.J. van Greevenbroek Tags: Original Research Source Type: research