Small dense low-density lipoprotein as a potential risk factor of nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Small dense low-density lipoprotein as a potential risk factor of nephropathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Background: The risk for diabetic nephropathy in type 2 diabetes is about 30-40%, and it is considered the leading cause of end-stage renal disease. Small dense low-density lipoprotein (sdLDL) particles are believed to be atherogenic, and its predominance has been accepted as an emerging cardiovascu...

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Main Authors: Essam Abd-Allha, Basma Badr Hassan, Mohamad Abduo, Seham Ahmad Omar, Hamdy Sliem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Albuminuria
diabetes mellitus
diabetic nephropathy
small dense LDL
Online Access:http://www.ijem.in/article.asp?issn=2230-8210;year=2014;volume=18;issue=1;spage=94;epage=98;aulast=Abd-Allha

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