Fig. 5.

In vivo metabolism of HDL-, CERM- and LDL-CE. A. Plasma [3H]CE clearance after injection of the indicated radiolabelled lipoprotein. B. Tissue uptake of sterols at 6 h. HDL-CE uptake was greatest in all tissues except spleen, where CERM-CE uptake was greatest (ANOVA, p b 0.05). C. Liver CE metabolism at 6 h. D. Bile acids as portion of total liver sterols at 6 h. E. Bile acids as a portion of total bile sterols at 6 h.