Drugs, Lipid Metabolism, and Atherosclerosis

This volume comprises the proceedings of the sixth International Symposium on Drugs Affecting Lipid Meta­ bolism. Since the first of these symposia in 1960 these triennial meetings have been devoted to the exploration of new ideas, new data and new concepts related to lipid metabolism and atherosclerosis. The sixth Meeting was particularly stimulating in this regard. The concept of the "protective" action of HDL was thoroughly explored within the framework of its molecular biology with data...