Lipoprotein(a)
A lipoprotein that resembles the LOW-DENSITY LIPOPROTEINS but with an extra protein moiety, APOPROTEIN (A) also known as APOLIPOPROTEIN (A), linked to APOLIPOPROTEIN B-100 on the LDL by one or two disulfide bonds. High plasma level of lipoprotein (a) is associated with increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Year introduced: 1993
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Tree Number(s): D10.532.350, D12.776.521.400
MeSH Unique ID: D017270
Entry Terms:
- Lipoprotein Lp(a)
- Lipoprotein (a)
- Lipoprotein a
- Lipoprotein (a-)
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