THE ROLE OF EXOGENOUS LIPIDS IN THE HYPERLIPEMIA AND HYPERCHOLESTEREMIA OF NEPHROTIC RATS 1

Abstract
The development of hyper-lipemia and hypercholesteremia was studied in nephrotic rats fed a normal diet, a ration free of fats and sterols, and a ration supplemented with cholesterol and cholic acid. The results indicate that the development and maintenance of hyperlipemia and hypercholesteremia in the nephrotic rat are of endogenous origin and that increased retention of lipids occurs in the plasma of such rats. It is suggested that the hyperlipemia and hypercholesteremia of nephrotic rats are due to a diminished rate of elimination of lipids from their plasma.