Regulation of lipid metabolism by angiopoietin-like proteins

W Dijk, S Kersten - Current opinion in lipidology, 2016 - journals.lww.com
W Dijk, S Kersten
Current opinion in lipidology, 2016journals.lww.com
Summary ANGPTL3, ANGPTL4 and ANGPTL8 together ensure that triglycerides from
triglyceride-rich lipoproteins are adequately distributed during different physiological
conditions. The impact of the ANGPTLs on plasma lipid levels has led to scrutiny of
ANGPTLs as therapeutic targets for dyslipidemia.
Summary
ANGPTL3, ANGPTL4 and ANGPTL8 together ensure that triglycerides from triglyceride-rich lipoproteins are adequately distributed during different physiological conditions. The impact of the ANGPTLs on plasma lipid levels has led to scrutiny of ANGPTLs as therapeutic targets for dyslipidemia.
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