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  • Title: Metabolic effects of carbon monoxide in relation to atherogenesis.
    Author: Topping DL.
    Journal: Atherosclerosis; 1977 Feb; 26(2):129-37. PubMed ID: 189782.
    Abstract:
    The acute and chronic effects of carbon monoxide (CO) are reviewed. Direct effects of CO-induced hypoxia on arterial metabolism may facilitate deposition of cholesterol in the intimal surface and exacerbate existing atherosclerosis. Other studies indicate that CO may alter hepatic metabolism so as to inhibit both the secretion of very low density lipoproteins and the clearance of chylomicron remnants. The former change would diminish and the latter enhance atherogenesis. These findings are considered and avenues of future investigation suggested.
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