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In vivo and in vitro studies establishing haptoglobin as a major susceptibility gene for diabetic vascular disease.
Vascular health and risk management - 1 Jan 2005
Asleh Rabea, Levy Andrew P
Abstract excerpt
Hemoglobin (Hb) released during hemolysis is a potent oxidant. Extracorpuscular Hb may enter the vessel wall and mediate low-density lipoprotein oxidation, thereby promoting the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Haptoglobin (Hp) is an antioxidant protein as a result of its ability to bind Hb and block Hb-induced oxidative damage. Hp also facilitates the removal of Hb from the extravascular...
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