Increased levels of low density lipoprotein(LDL) and the formation of the oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein(ox-LDL) are important in the development of atherosclerosis.

• 低密度脂蛋白含量的升高以及形成氧化低密度脂蛋白是动脉粥样硬化发生发展的关键步骤。