Lipoprotein (a) – structure, features, physiological and pathological significance

Eugenia Murawska-Ciałowicz Adrianna Popławska

Published: 2003-05-15

GICID: 01.3001.0000.3543

Available language versions: en

Issue: Postepy Hig Med Dosw 2003; 57 (3)

Abstract

The data on the structure and the role of lipoprotein (a) were presented. It posses plasminogene and lipoproteins elements in its structure. Up to now it is not well known the physiological role of lipoprotein (a). There are many proofs in the literature that lipoprotein (a) is an independent coronary risk factor. It is also known as an acute phase protein.

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