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Lipoprotein(a)  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A lipoprotein that resembles the LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS but with an extra protein moiety, APOPROTEIN (A) also known as APOLIPOPROTEIN (A), linked to APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100 on the LDL by one or two disulfide bonds. High plasma level of lipoprotein (a) is associated with increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Lipoprotein(a) with the antiangiogenic APOLIPOPROTEIN (A) removed.

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  • Lipoprotein (a)
  • Lipoprotein a
  • Lipoprotein Lp(a)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GCK8HB5R-R

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