Modulation of oxidative stress, inflammation, and atherosclerosis by lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2

Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), also known as platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase (PAF-AH), is a unique member of the phospholipase A2 superfamily. This enzyme is characterized by its ability to specifically hydrolyze PAF as well as glycerophospholipids containing short, tr...

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Main Authors: Robert S. Rosenson, Diana M. Stafforini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Lipid Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002222752041822X