Editorial: Endogenous and exogenous factors influencing the function and metabolism of lipoproteins

Alterations in the levels and composition of lipoproteins are associated with several diseases (Fernandes Das Neves et al., 2021). The classical view that these complex particles are mere carriers of lipids and are solely implicated in atherosclerosis is now considered amply outdated. For instance, the levels of routinely assessed plasma total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglycerides are now regarded as strong risk factors for a plethora of diseases including, but not limited to, neurodegenerative diseases and auto-immune disorders (Marsillach et al., 2020).