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Effects of apolipoprotein M in uremic atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Oct 2017
Bosteen Markus Høybye, Madsen Svarrer Eva Martha, Bisgaard Line Stattau, Martinussen Torben, Madsen Marie, Nielsen Lars Bo, Christoffersen Christina, Pedersen Tanja Xenia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Chronic kidney disease is characterized by uremia and causes premature death, partly due to accelerated atherosclerosis. Apolipoprotein (apo) M is a plasma carrier protein for the lipid sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P). The Apom-S1P complex associates with HDL, and may contribute to its anti-atherosclerotic effects. The role of Apom/S1P in atherosclerosis is presently controversial and has not...
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