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Apolipoprotein E polymorphism has no independent effect on plasma levels of lipoprotein(a).
Atherosclerosis - 1 Jun 1997
Ritter M M, Gewitsch J, Richter W O, Geiss H C, Wildner M W, Schwandt P
Abstract excerpt
Previous studies show conflicting results concerning an influence of apolipoprotein E (apo E) phenotype on lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) plasma levels. We speculated that it is not the apo E phenotype itself but rather its effect on plasma lipid concentrations that might influence Lp(a) levels. In 1562 subjects concentrations of triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol and Lp(a) were measured by standard laboratory methods....
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