Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein: The Key to Longevity?

Authors

  • Vithooshan Vijayakumaran McMaster University
  • Neil D. Dattani University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15173/m.v1i18.769

Keywords:

cholesteryl ester transfer protein, longevity,

Abstract

The negative attributes of cholesterol receive much attention in the media and scientific literature, with good reason. However, there are aspects of cholesterol metabolism that actually reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Furthermore, variations in the gene for an important cholesterol transport protein may yield significant health benefits. This critical review outlines the basic physiology of cholesterol, discusses cholesteryl ester transfer protein and potential variations in its gene, and identifies the implications of current research in this field for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Published

2012-02-09

How to Cite

1.
Vijayakumaran V, Dattani ND. Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein: The Key to Longevity?. M [Internet]. 2012 Feb. 9 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];1(18). Available from: https://journals.mcmaster.ca/meducator/article/view/769

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Critical Reviews