| Literature DB >> 17705576 |
Shahar Lavi1, Ronit Lavi, Joseph P McConnell, Lilach O Lerman, Amir Lerman.
Abstract
The role of inflammation in atherosclerosis continues to emerge. Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A(2) (Lp-PLA(2)), a novel plasma biomarker, circulates in the blood bound mainly to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and promotes vascular inflammation. Several epidemiological studies have shown that circulating levels of Lp-PLA(2) are an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events. Recent studies demonstrate that Lp-PLA(2) is also associated with endothelial dysfunction and early atherosclerosis. This review provides an overview of these studies, suggests plausible mechanisms for the association between endothelial dysfunction and Lp-PLA(2), and highlights future potential therapies.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17705576 DOI: 10.1007/BF03256243
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Mol Diagn Ther ISSN: 1177-1062 Impact factor: 4.074