Lipoprotein(a) |
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| Lipoprotein (a); Lipoprotein (a-); Lipoprotein A; Lipoprotein Lp(a) | |
| A family of lipoprotein particles varying in density and size depending on the protein-lipid ratio and the protein composition. These particles consist of apolipoprotein B-100 covalently linked to apolipoprotein-a by one or two disulfide bonds. There is a correlation between high plasma levels of this lipoprotein and increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. | |