{"product_id":"cholesterol-lipoproteins-and-cardiovascular-health-isbn-9781394158379","title":"Cholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the biology, biochemistry, and medical aspects of lipoproteins in this comprehensive overview of its historic and contemporary development\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fatty substance known as cholesterol is found in every cell of the human body and carries out several important functions. It is transported through the bloodstream as a part of particles called lipoproteins, which are divided into classes including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Distinguishing between these two classes, along with the ‘remnant cholesterol’ particles that have recently been associated with heightened risk of heart disease and stroke, is a crucial part of managing health and developing novel pharmaceuticals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Health\u003c\/i\u003e offers a thorough and rigorous overview of these particles, their properties, and their methods of categorization. Surveying both the characteristics of lipoproteins and their interactions with diet, lifestyle, therapeutics, and general health, it’s an indispensable guide to these particles that can literally mean the difference between life and death. Cutting-edge and grounded in the latest research, it’s a one-stop shop for understanding blood plasma lipoproteins in all their major forms. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Health\u003c\/i\u003e readers will also find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed discussion of topics including basic lipoprotein biochemistry, targeted therapeutics and drug development, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasily readable overview of the current state of research into lipoproteins and their likely future applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich illustrative material enhanced by a graphical abstract at the beginning of each section offering a summary of crucial content\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Health\u003c\/i\u003e is suited for professionals, clinicians, and readers looking for a comprehensive overview of all aspects of plasma lipoproteins and their role in heart disease and stroke. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrief History of Lipoproteins xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrologue xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting: Realms of Molecules, Cells and Diseases 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Covert World of Molecules 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Enigmatic World of Cells and Organs 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Shadowy World of Diseases 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacters: Lipoproteins of Human Blood 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain Character One: LDL, Carrier of \"Bad\" Cholesterol 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 LDL - Why It Is Important 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 LDL-What It Is 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 LDL - Where It Comes From 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 LDL-What It Does 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 LDL - How It Stops Working 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 LDL - What to Do to Correct It 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain Character Two: HDL, Carrier of \"Good\" Cholesterol 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 HDL - Why It Is Important 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 HDL - What It Is 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 HDL - Where It Comes From 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 HDL - What It Does 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 HDL - How It Stops Working 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 HDL - What To Do To Correct It 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMain Character Three: Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins, Carriers of Remnant Cholesterol 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Remnant Cholesterol - Why It Is Important 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Remnant Cholesterol - What It Is 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Remnant Cholesterol - Where It Comes From 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Remnant Cholesterol - What It Does 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Remnant Cholesterol - How It Stops Working 295\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Remnant Cholesterol - What to Do to Correct It 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTest Your Knowledge 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswers 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFurther Reading 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 333\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnatol Kontush, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Research Director at Sorbonne University, and the lead author of \u003ci\u003eHigh-Density Lipoproteins: Structure, Metabolism, Function and Therapeutics\u003c\/i\u003e(Wiley, 2012).   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the biology, biochemistry, and medical aspects of lipoproteins in this comprehensive overview of its historic and contemporary development\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fatty substance known as cholesterol is found in every cell of the human body and carries out several important functions. It is transported through the bloodstream as a part of particles called lipoproteins, which are divided into classes including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Distinguishing between these two classes, along with the ‘remnant cholesterol’ particles that have recently been associated with heightened risk of heart disease and stroke, is a crucial part of managing health and developing novel pharmaceuticals. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCholesterol, Lipoproteins, and Cardiovascular Health\u003c\/i\u003e offers a thorough and rigorous overview of these particles, their properties, and their methods of categorization. Surveying both the characteristics of lipoproteins and their interactions with diet, lifestyle, therapeutics, and general health, it’s an indispensable guide to these particles that can literally mean the difference between life and death. 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