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    Synthesis of Lipid and Cholesterol Hydroperoxide Standards

    • Last Update: 2020-12-21
    • Source: Internet
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    Phospholipids and cholesterol are the lipid component of cellular and subcellular membranes and are transported primarily (>65%) in low-density lipoproteins (
    1
    ). The fatty acids of these compounds are easily attacked by reactive oxygen species leading to the formation of their respective peroxides (
    2

    4
    ). Cholesterol can be oxidized directly with hydroperoxide formation at the 5, 7, and 25 positions (
    5
    ). The ratio of oxidized phospholipid to cholesterol markedly increases membrane fluidity and deformability characteristics (
    6
    ).
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