Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a sterol lipid and an essential constituent of cell membranes that also serves as the precursor for steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D. It circulates in lipoprotein particles, principally low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), whose balance influences cardiovascular…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 80× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2835-2165 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Cholesterol is a sterol lipid and an essential constituent of cell membranes that also serves as the precursor for steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D. It circulates in lipoprotein particles, principally low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), whose balance influences cardiovascular risk; elevated LDL cholesterol promotes atherosclerotic plaque formation, while HDL participates in reverse cholesterol transport. Cholesterol homeostasis is regulated by dietary intake, hepatic synthesis, and pharmacological modulation, with statins and other agents widely used to manage hypercholesterolemia and reduce cardiovascular events. Research grouped under this topic spans cholesterol biochemistry, lipid metabolism, and dietary modulation. Studies examine cholesterol-conjugated siRNA distribution in hematopoietic and lymphoid cells, membrane enzyme activity and the role of cholesterol in hepatotoxicity, and the stability of cholesterol-containing liposomes. Cardiometabolic and nutritional work addresses dyslipidemia and vitamin D receptor polymorphisms in coronary artery disease, hypolipidemic effects of plant-derived compounds and oils, statin comparisons in animal models, obesity-related lipid profiles and anthropometric risk indicators, cardiovascular risk scoring, and culturally tailored lifestyle interventions to reduce cardiometabolic risk. This peer-reviewed literature supports investigators and clinicians concerned with lipid biology, atherosclerosis prevention, and dietary and pharmacological control of blood cholesterol.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 80 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Food Science and Hygiene (ISSN 2835-2165).

Journal editorial board
Maria Manuela Estevez Pintado · Portugal Bondoc Ionel · Romania Mohamed Fawzy Ramadan Hassanien · Saudi Arabia

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