"APO(a) isoforms and LP(a) concentration in predicting risk for coronary artery disease: A study in men <55 years of age "

Lipoprotein (a) [Lp (a) is formed by assembly of LDL-particles and the carbohydrate rich protein, apolipoprotein (a) [apo (a)]. Elevated plasma Lp (a) levels are an independent predictor of the development of premature coronary artery disease (CAD), but is not clear whether the apo (a) isoform plays...

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Main Authors: "Rashtchizadeh N, Javadi E, Doosti M, Mohagheghi A, Mahmoodi M "
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2000-11-01
Series:Acta Medica Iranica
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/1194.pdf&manuscript_id=1194