Human ATP–Binding Cassette G1 Controls Macrophage Lipoprotein Lipase Bioavailability and Promotes Foam Cell Formation
Author(s) -
Maryline Olivier,
Michael W.T. Tanck,
Ruud Out,
Elise F. Villard,
Bart Lammers,
Laura Bouchareychas,
Éric Frisdal,
Alexandre Superville,
Theo van Berkel,
John J.P. Kastelein,
Miranda Van Eck,
J. Wouter Jukema,
M. John Chapman,
Geesje M. DallingaThie,
Maryse Guérin,
Wilfried Le Goff
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.111.243519
Subject(s) - abcg1 , lipoprotein lipase , foam cell , gene knockdown , biology , population , adipose tissue , microbiology and biotechnology , chemistry , lipoprotein , cholesterol , atp binding cassette transporter , biochemistry , transporter , gene , medicine , environmental health
The physiological function of the ATP-binding cassette G1 (ABCG1) transporter in humans is not yet elucidated, as no genetic disease caused by ABCG1 mutations has been documented. The goal of our study was, therefore, to investigate the potential role(s) of ABCG1 in lipid metabolism in humans.
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