Advances in Lipid Research

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Previous Volumes

Lipoprotein Metabolism

I. Introduction

II. Lipid and Protein Composition of Lipoproteins

III. Structure and Function of Lipoproteins

IV. Metabolism of Chylomicrons and VLDL

V. Metabolism of LDL

VI. Metabolism of HDL

VII. Sites and Mechanisms of Catabolism of Lipoproteins

VIII. Functional, Structural, and Metabolic Interrelationships of Lipoproteins

References

Diabetes and Lipid Metabolism in Nonhuman Primates

I. Introduction

II. Defining Diabetes Mellitus

III. Primates with Spontaneous Diabetes

IV. Induced Diabetes

V. Stresses Which Can Cause Alterations in Carbohydrate Metabolism

VI. Summary

References

Biliary Lipids and Cholesterol Gallstone Formation

I. Introduction

II. Species and Individual Susceptibilities to Cholesterol Gallstones

III. Morphogenesis of Cholesterol Gallstones in Nonhuman Primates and Man

IV. Relationships of Biliary Lipids to Cholesterol Gallstone Formation

V. Nutritional and Pharmacological Effects on Gallstone Formation in Nonhuman Primates

VI. Biliary Physiology and Gallstones in Nonhuman Primates

VII. Factors Other than Biliary Lipids Which Influence Gallstone Formation

VIII. Conclusions

References

The Composition and Biosynthesis of Milk Fat

I. Growth and Development of the Mammary Gland

II. Hormonal Requirements for Milk Fat Production

III. Secretion of Milk Fat

IV. Coordination of Metabolic Pathways Related to Milk Fat Production

V. Milk Fat Composition

VI. Biosynthesis of Milk Fat

VII. Concluding Remarks

References

Author Index

Subject Index