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Lipoprotein(a) molar concentrations rather than genetic variants better predict coronary artery disease risk and severity in Han Chinese population.
Lipids in health and disease - 14 Feb 2025
Li Jie, Ma Ben, Fang Qin, Wang Jing, Sun Yang, Ding Hu, Wang Yan
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BACKGROUND: It is well established that increased lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a significant risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). Plasma Lp(a) levels are genetically determined and vary widely between different races, regions and individuals. However, most studies on Lp(a) associated genetic variants have focused on the Caucasian population currently. Our study aimed to test the associations among LPA...
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