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Lipoprotein lipase activity and mass, apolipoprotein C-II mass and polymorphisms of apolipoproteins E and A5 in subjects with prior acute hypertriglyceridaemic pancreatitis.
BMC gastroenterology - 17 Jun 2009
Coca-Prieto Inmaculada, Valdivielso Pedro, Olivecrona Gunilla, Ariza María José, Rioja José, Font-Ugalde Pilar, García-Arias Carlota, González-Santos Pedro
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Severe hypertriglyceridaemia due to chylomicronemia may trigger an acute pancreatitis. However, the basic underlying mechanism is usually not well understood. We decided to analyze some proteins involved in the catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins in patients with severe hypertriglyceridaemia. METHODS: Twenty-four survivors of acute hypertriglyceridaemic pancreatitis (cases) and 31 patients...
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