Atherothrombogenicity of lipoprotein(a): the debate.

doi:10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00733-4

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Atherothrombogenicity of lipoprotein(a): the debate.

The American journal of cardiology - 5 Nov 1998

Scanu A M

Abstract excerpt

Although lipoprotein(a) (Lp[a]) has been recognized as an atherothrombogenic factor, the underlying mechanisms for this pathogenicity have not been clearly defined. Plasma levels have received most of the attention in this regard; however, discrepancies among population studies have surfaced. Par...

Topics

Animals
Arteries
Arteriosclerosis
Endothelium, Vascular
Extracellular Matrix
Humans
Lipoprotein(a)
Mutation
Polymorphism, Genetic
Protein Biosynthesis
Risk Factors
Thrombosis

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