Abstract
Summary
1. Serum triglycerides and cholesterol were decreased, and fecal bile acids and digitonin precipitable sterols were increased, after injection of heparin in 4 human subjects. 2. Evidence was discussed which indicates that this effect of heparin upon cholesterol metabolism is a secondary phenomenon resulting from maintained reduction of circulating triglycerides.
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