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Why bad things can happen to the heart when 'good' cholesterol goes bad
08-22-2007 · EurekAlert!It's yet another example of how a good thing can go bad: Researchers have found evidence in laboratory studies that "good" cholesterol, renowned for its ability to protect against heart disease, can undergo detrimental changes in protein composition that make it "bad" for the heart. The study could lead to new lab tests and treatments for heart disease, they say. It will be presented in August at the American Chemical Society national meeting in Boston.
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