Myeloperoxidase modulation by LDL apheresis in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Myeloperoxidase modulation by LDL apheresis in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a marker of plaque vulnerability and a mechanistic bridge between inflammation and cardiovascular disease, and thus is a suitable target for therapeutic strategy against cardiovascular disease.</p> <...

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Main Authors: Minichilli Fabrizio, Bigazzi Federico, Sbrana Francesco, Puntoni Mariarita, Ferdeghini Ezio, Sampietro Tiziana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
Subjects:
Myeloperoxidase
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
LDL-apheresis
plaque vulnerability
peripheral leukocytes
total cholesterol
Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/185

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