Task: Answer Verification
Input (English): Question: Does hyperhomocysteinemia independently cause and promotes atherosclerosis in LDL receptor-deficient mice?
Answer: Homocysteinemia accelerates atherosclerotic lesions and induces early atherosclerosis independently in LDLr(-/-) mice. Reducing the level of homocysteinemia may be beneficial for prevention and treatment of CHD.
Output (English): yes