Phosphatidylcholine: Biochemical and Clinical Aspects of Essential Phospholipids

Front Matter....Pages I-X
Front Matter....Pages 1-2
A Glossary of Essential Phospholipids, Lipids, and Lipoproteins....Pages 3-7
Front Matter....Pages 9-9
The Biological Significance of the Plasma Phospholipids....Pages 10-33
Lecithin-Cholesterol-Acyl-Transferase....Pages 34-46
Front Matter....Pages 47-47
On the Pharmacokinetics of Orally Applied Essential Phospholipids (EPL)....Pages 48-65
Pharmacokinetic Studies on Phosphatidylcholine and Phosphatidylinositol....Pages 66-79
Plasma Removal of Intravenous Essential Phospholipids in Man....Pages 80-86
Effect of Essential Phospholipids on the ATPases and on the Fluidity of Liver Plasma Membranes....Pages 87-96
Front Matter....Pages 97-97
Effects of Essential Phospholipids on the Carbohydrate-Induced Hypertriglyceridemia....Pages 98-114
Influence of EPL on Lipolysis in Vitro and in Vivo....Pages 115-124
The Human Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins Under Influence of EPL-Therapy....Pages 125-132
New Analytical Approach to the Study of Hyperlipidemia....Pages 133-137
Front Matter....Pages 139-139
Influence of Essential Phospholipids on Serum Lipids and Lipid Metabolism in the Aortic Wall....Pages 140-159
Effect of EPL on the Metabolism of Lipids in the Arterial Wall....Pages 160-186
Effect of EPL on the Lipid Metabolism of the Arterial Wall and Other Tissues....Pages 187-200
Arterial Metabolism of Cholesteryl Esters....Pages 201-210
On the Action of Essential Phospholipids in Experimental Atherosclerosis....Pages 211-226
Front Matter....Pages 227-227
Influence of Essential Phospholipids on the Flow Properties of the Blood....Pages 228-236
The Treatment of Arterial and Venous Circulatory Disturbances with EPL....Pages 237-243
Influence of Essential Phospholipids on Human Platelet Aggregability....Pages 244-248
Back Matter....Pages 249-254