Paradoxical effects of SAA on lipoprotein oxidation suggest a new antioxidant function for SAA[S]

Oxidative stress and inflammation, which involve a dramatic increase in serum amyloid A (SAA) levels, are critical in the development of atherosclerosis. Most SAA circulates on plasma HDL particles, altering their cardioprotective properties. SAA-enriched HDL has diminished anti-oxidant effects on L...

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Main Authors: Shobini Jayaraman, Christian Haupt, Olga Gursky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520345405