Scientists dig into Cholesterol's secrets to stop heart attacks

NCT ID NCT04061018

First seen Mar 21, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looked at 86 people with very high or very low cholesterol removal ability (cholesterol efflux) to find genes, proteins, and fats that affect this process. The goal is to discover new targets for preventing heart disease. Participants came from the Dallas Heart Study and their family members.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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