Lipoprotein(a) in heart disease

Sci Am. 1992 Jun;266(6):54-60. doi: 10.1038/scientificamerican0692-54.

Abstract

A remarkable protein that transports cholesterol and binds with blood clots can raise the risk of a heart attack. Comparisons between it and other blood proteins may explain why.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Arteriosclerosis / physiopathology*
  • Cholesterol / metabolism
  • Coronary Artery Disease / physiopathology*
  • Coronary Disease / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Lipoprotein(a)
  • Lipoproteins / genetics
  • Lipoproteins / metabolism*
  • Multigene Family / genetics
  • Plasminogen / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • Recombination, Genetic / genetics
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator / antagonists & inhibitors

Substances

  • Lipoprotein(a)
  • Lipoproteins
  • Plasminogen
  • Cholesterol
  • Tissue Plasminogen Activator