| Literature DB >> 8422141 |
Abstract
An increased serum level of lipoprotein(a) (LP(a)) is acknowledged as an independent risk factor for occlusive vascular disease, especially atherosclerosis. Recently, a considerable amount of data has been produced on the structure and functional relationships between Lp(a) and the primary cellular interactions of atherosclerosis. In this review we discuss the structure and function of Lp(a) with specific reference to its role in the proposed mechanisms of atherosclerosis.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8422141 PMCID: PMC2497752
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann R Coll Surg Engl ISSN: 0035-8843 Impact factor: 1.891