Electronegative LDL: A Circulating Modified LDL with a Role in Inflammation
Electronegative low density lipoprotein (LDL(−)) is a minor modified fraction of LDL found in blood. It comprises a heterogeneous population of LDL particles modified by various mechanisms sharing as a common feature increased electronegativity. Modification by oxidation is one of these mechanisms....
Main Authors: | , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/181324 |