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Paraoxonase 1 and platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase activities in patients with low hdl-cholesterol levels with or without primary hypertriglyceridemia.
Archives of medical research - 1 Jan 2000
Brites Fernando Daniel, Verona Julián, Schreier Laura Ester, Fruchart Jean-Charles, Castro Graciela Rosa, Wikinski Regina Luisa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown that high density lipoprotein (HDL)-deficient states are associated with reduced paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activity. However, HDL reduction caused by primary hypertriglyceridemia has not been fully explored. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether PON1 and platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH), two antioxidant enzymes, were altered in patients with low...
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