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Analysis of polymorphisms in the 5'-flanking region of the apolipoprotein(a) [Apo(a)] gene in Thai subjects with coronary artery diseases.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - 1 Jan 2008
Tirawanchai Nednapis, Leowattana Wattana, Somkasetrin Anchaleekorn, Thongsaen Pushdee
Abstract excerpt
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a complex lipoprotein particle in human plasma. It is composed of apolipoprotein B (Apo B)-100 and apolipoprotein(a) which are linked by a disulfide bond. Plasma levels of the Lp(a) vary greatly (over 1,000 folds) among individuals. Elevated plasma levels of the Lp(a) have been shown to be an independent risk factor for coronary artery diseases (CAD). The level of Lp(a) is controlled by...
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