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Serum paraoxonase-1 activity and concentration are influenced by human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Sept 2007
Parra Sandra, Alonso-Villaverde Carlos, Coll Blai, Ferré Natàlia, Marsillach Judit, Aragonès Gerard, Mackness Michael, Mackness Bharti, Masana Lluis, Joven Jorge, Camps Jordi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Higher high-density lipoprotein concentrations are associated with a better disease course in HIV-infected patients. Paraoxonase-1, an enzyme contained within high-density lipoproteins, is thought to hydrolyse oxidised lipids. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships between HIV infection and the circulating activity and concentration of paraoxonase-1, and the concentration of...
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