title: Atypical plasma lipid profiles in leukemia.
abstract: Numerous studies have reported alterations in the plasma lipid profiles of leukemia patients. However, there are several inconsistencies in these reports. The present review highlights and compiles findings from different research groups regarding association of plasma lipoprotein levels with the risk of developing leukemia. We have also discussed the clinical significance of plasma lipid profiles in management of leukemia. Furthermore, the potential role of plasma lipids in promoting leukemogenesis is also highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Areeb
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Iqbal
authors.affiliation: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Muhammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zaid
authors.affiliation: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Rimsha
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Munir
authors.affiliation: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: Hina
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Usman
authors.affiliation: Interfaculty Institute of Biochemistry, University of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 4, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
authors.forename: Hubert
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kalbacher
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, 10461 Bronx, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scandiuzzi
authors.affiliation: Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan; Interfaculty Institute of Biochemistry, University of Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 4, 72076, Tübingen, Germany. Electronic address: nzzaidi@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Nousheen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Zaidi
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000097:blood* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D008055:Lipids
keywords: Leukemia; Lipoproteins; Plasma lipids