Heterogeneity of plasma low-density lipoproteins and atherosclerosis risk.

doi:10.1097/00041433-199410000-00005

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Heterogeneity of plasma low-density lipoproteins and atherosclerosis risk.

Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Oct 1994

Krauss R M

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Increased levels of IDL and small, dense LDL are associated with the risk of coronary artery disease. Possible mechanisms include increased susceptibility of small, dense LDL to oxidation, and to other pathologic effects, such as increased retention in the arterial wall. Beneficial effects of a l...

Topics

Animals
Arteriosclerosis
Hormones
Humans
Hypolipidemic Agents
Lipoproteins, LDL
Phenotype
Risk Factors

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