Unsafe effects of cholesterol metabolism in cultured cells as well as in the liver would depend on actions belonging to the LDL receptor. However, non-hepatic tissues have multiple pathways of cholesterol uptake. One possible pathway is mediated by lipoprotein lipase (LpL), an enzyme that primarily hydrolyzes plasma triglyceride into body fat (FAs). Within this study, [...]

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