ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Guinea pig
;
cholesterol content
;
cholesterol esterifying capacity
;
cholesterol, total
;
cholesterol, esterified
;
acyl cholesterol acyltransferase
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary In various organs of the guinea pig, the total cholesterol content of an organ was significantly correlated with the percentage of esterified cholesterol present in this organ. Cholesterol esterifying capacity was shown in most organs, with highest activities in the adrenals, the spleen and the liver. The significant correlation found between the cholesteryl ester content of an organ and its acyl cholesterol acyltransferase activity suggests a possible role of this enzyme in determining the level of the total and esterified cholesterol in a tissue.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01951896
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