Paraoxonase 1 Phenotype and Protein N-Homocysteinylation in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Implications for Cardiovascular Disease
Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) is the high density lipoprotein-associated esterase which inhibits the development of atherosclerosis by metabolizing lipid peroxidation products as well as hydrolyzing proatherogenic metabolite of homocysteine (Hcy), Hcy thiolactone, which otherwise reacts with lysine groups of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/9/9/899 |