me007 Forum Guru
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| | 01/19/07 - 10:01 AM  
 
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researchers are developing new drug to treat type 4 hyperlipoproteinemia. The drug would be most useful if i t acted in which? 1. inc apoB 100 synthesis 2. inc leptin synthesis 3. inhibit apoE synth 4. inhibit cholesterol ester transfer protein
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| Ancylostoma Forum Guru
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| | 01/19/07 - 10:52 AM  
 
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B increased leptin synthesis. I thought it was a toss up between this and CETP. I picked this one because leptin decrease eating via the satiety center, and also increase use of fat which may help in hyperlipidemia. Not sure though
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