HDL Synthesis and Apo-AI
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What is the first step of HDL synthesis?

  • Production of Apo-AI (correct)
  • Formation of pre-beta HDL
  • Incorporation of cholesterol esters
  • Transfer of lipids between HDL and other lipoproteins
  • Which transporter is responsible for transferring cholesterol and phospholipids to pre-beta HDL?

  • ABCG1
  • ABCA1 (correct)
  • CETP
  • LCAT
  • What is the role of APO-AI in HDL synthesis?

  • Acts as a cofactor for LCAT (correct)
  • Allows the transfer of cholesterol to HDL in the liver
  • Catabolizes cholesterol in peripheral tissues
  • Transfers cholesterol to HDL in the circulation
  • What is the role of ABCG1 in HDL synthesis?

    <p>Transfers cholesterol in peripheral cells to HDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway involves the transfer of lipids between HDL and other lipoproteins?

    <p>CETP pathway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of CETP in the exchange process?

    <p>To exchange cholesterol esters in HDL particles for triglycerides in VLDL and LDL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the action of hepatic lipases on triglyceride-rich HDL?

    <p>Release of Apo-AI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to Apo-A1 after being released from small HDL particles?

    <p>It gets degraded by the liver through an unknown mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Apo-E in the uptake of HDL cholesterol by the liver?

    <p>It allows HDL particles to undergo uptake by the LDL receptors into the liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of SR-B1 deficiency?

    <p>Increased risk of atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hallmark in the development of the atherosclerotic plaque?

    <p>Formation of fatty streak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is believed to trigger the formation of fatty streak in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Dyslipidemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process comprises intimal thickening with subsequent accumulation of lipid-laden macrophages and extracellular matrix?

    <p>Progressive process of atherosclerotic plaque</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells constitute the formation of the atheroma plaque in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Smooth muscle cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can occur as a result of the expansion of atherosclerotic lesions?

    <p>Intra-plaque hemorrhage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process plays an important role in both the delay and accelerated progression of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease?

    <p>Arterial remodeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is believed to trigger the formation of fatty streaks in atherosclerosis?

    <p>Endothelial dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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