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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Main Authors: Cermanová Melanie, Melichar Bohuslav, Solichová Dagmar, Bláha Milan, Bláha Vladimir, Blazek Martin, Mašín Vladimir, Cerman Jaroslav, Zadák Zdenek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2005-11-01
Series:Pteridines
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pteridines.2005.16.4.174