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Progress in the Physiological Functions of Celluler Cholesterol and the Diseases Related to Its Metabolism Abnormalities
Yang Baoyu1, Gao Tianqi1, Li Yang2, Gao Bing2, Lu Xiuli1*
1School of Life Science, Liaoning University, Shenyang 110036, China;
2School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shenyang Medical College, Shenyang 110034, China
Abstract: Cholesterol is a small lipid molecule， which is necessity for maintaining cell survival and cellular functions. It is precisely regulated in the cell to keep its steady state. The imbalance of cholesterol content in cells may cause many kinds of diseases. In the present review， we summarized the physiological roles of cholesterol in different aspects and several cholesterol abnormalities-related diseases. It provided a reference to get a comprehensive understanding of cholesterol abnormalities-related diseases.
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