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We assessed the metabolism of low density lipoprotein (LDL) of human monocyte-derived macrophages under hypoxia. The specific binding and association of 125I-labeled LDL (125I-LDL) were not changed under hypoxia compared to normoxia. However, the degradation of 125I-LDL under hypoxia decreased to 60%. The rate of cholesterol esterification under hypoxia was 2-fold greater on incubation with LDL or 25-hydroxycholesterol. The cellular cholesteryl ester content was also greater under hypoxia on incubation with LDL. Secretion of apolipoprotein E into the medium was not altered under hypoxia, suggesting that apolipoprotein E independent cholesterol efflux may be reduced under hypoxia. Thus, hypoxia affects the intracellular metabolism of LDL, stimulates cholesterol esterification, and enhances cholesteryl ester accumulation in macrophages. Hypoxia is one of the important factors modifying the cellular lipid metabolism in arterial wall.
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