Plasma Cholesteryl Ester Transfer, But Not Cholesterol Esterification, Is Related to Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2: Possible Contribution to an Atherogenic Lipoprotein Profile

Abstract

Plasma CET is related to Lp-PLA(2) in subjects with and without MetS. The process of CET, but not EST, may be influenced by Lp-PLA(2). These findings provide a rationale to evaluate whether maneuvers that inhibit Lp-PLA(2) will reduce CET, and vice versa to document effects of CETP inhibition on Lp-PLA(2).