Modern Approaches to Lower Lipoprotein(a) Concentrations and Consequences for Cardiovascular Diseases
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is a low density lipoprotein particle that is associated with poor cardiovascular prognosis due to pro-atherogenic, pro-thrombotic, pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidative properties. Traditional lipid-lowering therapy does not provide a sufficient Lp(a) reduction. For PCSK9 inhibi...
Main Authors: | Victoria A. Korneva, Tatjana Yurjevna Kuznetsova, Ulrich Julius |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-09-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/9/1271 |
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