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Blood Cholesterol

Blood Cholesterol is a term that refers to the level of cholesterol present in the bloodstream. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and cell membranes. However, high levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases such as…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 163× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2372-6601 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Blood Cholesterol is a term that refers to the level of cholesterol present in the bloodstream. Cholesterol is a type of fat that is essential for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and cell membranes. However, high levels of cholesterol in the blood can lead to the development of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, and atherosclerosis. Hematology and oncology research often focuses on the role of cholesterol in cancer progression and treatment. Several studies have linked high cholesterol levels to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, particularly breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer. Cholesterol may also play a role in the progression of cancer by promoting the growth and spread of cancer cells. In terms of treatment, some cancer medications target cholesterol metabolism in cancer cells, while others aim to reduce cholesterol levels in the bloodstream. Dietary changes, such as reducing intake of saturated and trans fats, can also help to lower blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of developing cancer and other diseases. Overall, blood cholesterol is an important consideration in both hematology and oncology research as it is linked to several health outcomes. Understanding the role of cholesterol in cancer progression and treatment can help to develop new strategies for prevention and treatment of cancer.

Research published in this journal

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

2019

Functional Food

Exact topic International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 95 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-19-2615

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 163 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Blood Cholesterol, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Hematology and Oncology Research (ISSN 2372-6601).

Journal editorial board
Jayadev Manikkam Umakanthan · United States Shuaiying Cui · United States Benedetto Sacchetti · Italy

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