PLASMA AND TISSUE LIPIDS IN HYPERCHOLESTEREMIC PIGEONS.

Summary Different fractions of plasma lipids and lipid content of tissues were determined in hypercholesteremic pigeons. Hypercholesteremia was produced by feeding sesame oil and cholesterol. Hypercholesteremic pigeons had significantly higher levels of plasma β-lipoprotein cholesterol, phospholipids, triglycerides, β-lipoprotein percentage and increased β:α lipoprotein ratio; increased cholesterol in the liver and carcass; increased phospholipid in the liver; increased total lipid in the liver and diminished total lipid in the heart and skin. There had been no interrelationships between plasma levels and tissue distribution of lipids. Hypercholesteremia disturbed the lipid metabolism in pigeons.