Research
Molecular
Non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) increase negative charge of LDL and decrease its processing by 'normal' receptors while increasing processing by 'scavenger' receptors.
This knowledge can guide interventions targeting LDL metabolism in clinical nutrition.
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NEFA increase negative charge of LDL and decrease its processing by 'normal' receptors while increasing processing by 'scavenger' receptors.
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Source
Lipid nutrition: “In silico” studies and undeveloped experiments
Bill Lands · Progress in Lipid Research · 2021
DOI 10.1016/j.plipres.2021.101142
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