Lipoprotein-X in hyperlipemic rat serum in chronic ethanol and acetaldehyde administration.

ABSTRACT

The levels of lipoprotein-X in circulation increased with chronic administration of ethanol or acetaldehyde. A similar profile was seen in rat serum with alkaline phosphatase activity and bilirubin content. Total cholesterol, phospholipids and triglyceride contents increased followed by a decrease by progressive feeding with ethanol or acetaldehyde. The effect of acetaldehyde was more pronounced than that of ethanol.