#21 - Tom Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA – Part II of V: Lipid metrics, lipid measurements, and cholesterol regulation
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In this five-part series, Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP, FNLA, a world-renowned expert in lipidology, and one of Peter's most important clinical mentors, shares his wealth of knowledge on the subject of lipids. In Part II, Tom provides a 101 on lipids and lipoproteins. Tom and Peter also discuss the history and techniques used to measure lipoproteins, and more.   We discuss: 

• Lipoprotein basics [1:30)];

• Gofman and the ultracentrifuge [5:15)];

• Lipoprotein structure, function, metabolism [6:45)];

• Lipoprotein and cholesterol measurement, and NMR technology [15:15)];

• LDL-C vs LDL-P and apoB [30:45];

• Sterols and cholesterol synthesis [39:45]; and

• More.

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