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Genetics and Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Lipoprotein(a)-Associated Cardiovascular Risk.
Journal of the American Heart Association - 18 Jun 2024
Volgman Annabelle Santos, Koschinsky Marlys L, Mehta Anurag, Rosenson Robert S
Abstract excerpt
Elevated lipoprotein(a) is a genetically transmitted codominant trait that is an independent risk driver for cardiovascular disease. Lipoprotein(a) concentration is heavily influenced by genetic factors, including LPA kringle IV-2 domain size, single-nucleotide polymorphisms, and interleukin-1 genotypes. Apolipoprotein(a) is encoded by the LPA gene and contains 10 subtypes with a variable number of copies of...
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