Urinary Neopterin and Microalbuminuria in Patients Treated by Low-density Lipoprotein Apheresis
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-apheresis is a method of extracorporeal elimination of LDL-cholesterol in patients with severe primary lipoprotein disorders. LDL-cholesterol activates macrophages, which play an important role in atheromatous plaque formation. In the present study, we have investigated...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2005-11-01
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Series: | Pteridines |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/pteridines.2005.16.4.174 |