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Atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype in end-stage renal failure: origin and extent of small dense low-density lipoprotein formation.
American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation - 1 May 2000
Deighan C J, Caslake M J, McConnell M, Boulton-Jones J M, Packard C J
Abstract excerpt
End-stage renal failure (ESRF) is associated with dyslipidemia and accelerated atherosclerosis. Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins accumulate and qualitative changes take place in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), with a predominance of the small dense LDL phenotype. Increased small dense LDL (LDLIII) is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. To assess the extent of LDLIII formation in ESRF and identify factors...
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