The arteriosclerosis is related to many factors and its pathogenesy is unknown.As an effective lipid-soluble antioxidant, Bilirubin can inhibit the oxidation of lower density lipoprotein.

• 动脉粥样硬化发生和发展与多种因素有关，其发病机制尚不清楚．胆红素作为有效的脂溶性抗氧化剂，具有抑制低密度脂蛋白氧化和动脉粥样硬化的作用。