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What is the best predictor of the atherogenic LDL subclass phenotype 'pattern B' in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?
Annals of clinical biochemistry - 1 Mar 2011
King R I, Florkowski C M, Yeo J, Walmsley T A, Shand B I, Scott R S, George P M
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BACKGROUND: The atherogenic lipoprotein phenotype 'pattern B' comprises a predominance of small-dense low-density lipoprotein (sdLDL). Gradient gel electrophoresis (GGE) is considered a 'gold standard' method for identifying this phenotype, but is impractical for routine laboratory use. The low-density lipoprotein cholesterol:apolipoprotein-B (LDL-C:Apo-B) ratio has been advocated as a surrogate marker for sdLDL...
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