This book elucidates the current concepts evolving in the area of lipoproteins. Searching for the word "lipoprotein" in the databases of Medline or PubMed, one gets more than 100, 000 results which show the prevailing interest in the topic. This book will be valuable to new investigators in the field to get familiar with the general topic of lipoprotein research and will guide scientists interested in this domain. The sections highlight the important issue of lipid oxidation, role of lipoproteins in the development of atherosclerotic diseases, involvement of lipids and lipoproteins in the development of cancer.