Lipoprotein (a) upregulates ABCA1 in liver cells via scavenger receptor-B1 through its oxidized phospholipids[S]
Elevated levels of lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] are a well-established risk factor for developing CVD. While Lp(a) levels are thought to be independent of other plasma lipoproteins, some trials have reported a positive association between Lp(a) and HDL. Whether Lp(a) has a direct effect on HDL is not kno...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520355516 |