Lipoprotein(a) molar concentrations rather than genetic variants better predict coronary artery disease risk and severity in Han Chinese population

Abstract Background It is well established that increased lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a significant risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). Plasma Lp(a) levels are genetically determined and vary widely between different races, regions and individuals. However, most studies on Lp(a) associated...

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Published in:	Lipids in Health and Disease
Main Authors:	Jie Li, Ben Ma, Qin Fang, Jing Wang, Yang Sun, Hu Ding, Yan Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-02-01
Subjects:	LPA gene Kringle IV type 2 copies Single nucleotide polymorphism Genetic risk score Genetics Epidemiology
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12944-025-02467-z