The lipoprotein(a). Significance and relation to atherosclerosis.

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Lipoprotein(a) has many similarities to low density lipoproteins but possesses a unique protein moiety called apolipoprotein(a). The plasma concentration of lipoprotein(a) is mainly under genetic control and most of diets and hypolipidemic drugs do not change its level. Only nicotinic acid and neomycin are able to reduce its concentration. Epidemiological studies suggest that high level (greater than 30 mg/dl) of...

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