Lipoprotein[a]: a predictor of atherosclerotic disease

Nutr Rev. 1997 Mar;55(3):61-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1997.tb01598.x.

Abstract

A unique construct of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), lipoprotein[a] has been shown to be a valuable independent risk factor for coronary artery disease. While not subject to dietary modulation, lipoprotein[a] nonetheless has provided one of the more promising leads to understanding genetic predisposition to arterial disease.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Apolipoproteins A
  • Arteriosclerosis / blood*
  • Arteriosclerosis / genetics
  • Coronary Disease / blood
  • Coronary Disease / genetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lipoprotein(a) / blood*
  • Lipoprotein(a) / chemistry
  • Lipoprotein(a) / genetics
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Molecular Structure
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Apolipoproteins A
  • Lipoprotein(a)