Advances in Lipid Research, Volume 13 is a four-chapter text that emphasizes the biological aspects of lipoproteins.
The first chapter reviews the status of lipoprotein metabolism, specifically the functional, structural, and metabolic interrelationships of lipoproteins. The second chapter covers aspects of lipid metabolism in diabetes and the stresses that can cause alterations in carbohydrate metabolism. The third chapter discusses the developments in understanding the physicochemical basis of gallstone formation. The fourth chapter deals with the biosynthesis and composition of milk fat. This chapter also presents a summary of some of the important features of milk fat production processes.
This book will prove useful to lipid chemists, biochemists, physicians, and researchers.

List of ContributorsPrefaceContents of Previous VolumesLipoprotein Metabolism I. Introduction II. Lipid and Protein Composition of Lipoproteins III. Structure and Function of Lipoproteins IV. Metabolism of Chylomicrons and VLDL V. Metabolism of LDL VI. Metabolism of HDL VII. Sites and Mechanisms of Catabolism of Lipoproteins VIII. Functional, Structural, and Metabolic Interrelationships of Lipoproteins ReferencesDiabetes and Lipid Metabolism in Nonhuman Primates I. Introduction II. Defining Diabetes Mellitus III. Primates with Spontaneous Diabetes IV. Induced Diabetes V. Stresses Which Can Cause Alterations in Carbohydrate Metabolism VI. Summary ReferencesBiliary Lipids and Cholesterol Gallstone Formation I. Introduction II. Species and Individual Susceptibilities to Cholesterol Gallstones III. Morphogenesis of Cholesterol Gallstones in Nonhuman Primates and Man IV. Relationships of Biliary Lipids to Cholesterol Gallstone Formation V. Nutritional and Pharmacological Effects on Gallstone Formation in Nonhuman Primates VI. Biliary Physiology and Gallstones in Nonhuman Primates VII. Factors Other than Biliary Lipids Which Influence Gallstone Formation VIII. Conclusions ReferencesThe Composition and Biosynthesis of Milk Fat I. Growth and Development of the Mammary Gland II. Hormonal Requirements for Milk Fat Production III. Secretion of Milk Fat IV. Coordination of Metabolic Pathways Related to Milk Fat Production V. Milk Fat Composition VI. Biosynthesis of Milk Fat VII. Concluding Remarks ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index