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

doi:10.1080/17843286.1991.11718193

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

Acta clinica Belgica - 1 Jan 1991

Heller F R, Parfonry A, Hondekijn J C

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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 ne...

Topics

Apolipoproteins
Apoprotein(a)
Coronary Artery Disease
Humans
Hypercholesterolemia
Lipoprotein(a)
Lipoproteins
Phenotype
Polymorphism, Genetic
Receptors, LDL
Risk Factors
Thrombosis

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