title: Lipoprotein(A), a unique atherogenic lipoprotein, review on the literature and methodology.
abstract: Epidemiological, experimental, and clinical studies have established a strong correlation between plasma levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and risk of coronary heart disease. LDL particles are composed of a core of cholesterol ester surrounded by a large apolipoprotein designated apoB-100.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University of Kuopio, Finland.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pursiainen
mesh_terms: D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000097:blood* / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D017270:Lipoprotein(a) / Q000097:blood / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D017270:Lipoprotein(a)