“Cholesterol is carried to the liver for removal from the body on particles
known as lipoproteins,” said Dr. Mackey. “These failed drugs raised levels of
HDL cholesterol carried by these HDL particles, but not the actual number of
particles. My research suggests that you need to raise the number of HDL
particles to lower carotid atherosclerosis and heart disease risk.”
For more information, read the Pitt Schools of the Health Sciences
press
release and Pittsburgh Quarterly article
“The
cholesterol conundrum” featuring Dr. Mackey’s research and watch a video
about her work.