Protein 'fights cholesterol drugs'
Cholesterol-lowering drugs taken by millions of people may sometimes not work effectively because of a protein secreted by fat tissue, say scientists.
Liver's ability reduced to clear 'bad' cholesterol
Research into the effect of protein on cholesterol-lowering drugs also showed that resistin increases the production of LDL in human liver cells, and reduced the liver's ability to clear "bad" cholesterol out of the body.
The protein accelerated the accumulation of LDL in arteries, leading to a narrowing of the blood vessels and an increased risk of heart disease.
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