Abstract
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1. Total cholesterol, cholesterol esters, and phospholipid phosphorus were determined simultaneously in blood cells and plasma on 20 young healthy adults and 20 old patients with no known disorder of lipid metabolism. 2. Practically no difference was found in the lipid values of the 2 age groups. 3. Various ratios have been calculated from the lipid values determined. 4. The possible importance of similar studies under pathological conditions is pointed out.
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