Is it possible that cholesterol/triglyceride secretion by immune cells might have an influence on plasma cholesterol/triglyceride levels?

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I'm looking for a PhD scholarship in Food Science and related areas, can anyone suggest me?

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Would you tell me how to dissolve cholesterol in RPMI medium?

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Urgent question to technician?

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Rachael Irving

cholesterol is a major component of cells including immune cells. In the uncoupling stage of lipid peroxidation , triglyceride is released , total cholesterol might be initially increased in the blood however if the person is not immunocompromised, plasma cholesterol/triglyceride will not be severely impacted after 24 hours.