| Literature DB >> 17110238 |
Erdembileg Anuurad1, Michael B Boffa, Marlys L Koschinsky, Lars Berglund.
Abstract
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is present in humans and primates. It has many properties in common with low-density lipoprotein, but contains a unique protein moiety designated apo(a), which is linked to apolipoprotein B-100 by a single disulfide bond. International standards for Lp(a) measurement and optimized Lp(a) assays insensitive to isoform size are not yet widely available. Lp(a) is a risk factor for coronary artery disease, and smaller size apo(a) is associated with coronary artery disease. The physiologic role of Lp(a) is unknown.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17110238 DOI: 10.1016/j.cll.2006.07.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Lab Med ISSN: 0272-2712 Impact factor: 1.935