Antioxidant and inflammatory aspects of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A<sub>2 </sub>(Lp-PLA<sub>2 </sub>): a review

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The association of cardiovascular events with Lp-PLA<sub>2 </sub>has been studied continuously today. The enzyme has been strongly associated with several cardiovascular risk markers and events. Its discovery was directly related to the hydrolysis of...

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Main Authors: Damasceno Nágila RT, Mello Ana PQ, Silva Isis T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/170