Assay method for measurement of net cholesterol flux

摘要

The present invention relates to an assay for determining net cholesterol flux from lipid loaded cells in the presence of an acceptor (e.g., serum). The present invention also relates to a method for evaluating efficacy of a therapeutic agent for stimulating or inhibiting net cholesterol flux. Also provided by the present invention are kits that are used to carry out the aforementioned assays and methods.