A lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis.
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Examples for "low-density lipoprotein "
Examples for "low-density lipoprotein "
1 There was a significant increase in low - density lipoprotein cholesterol at week 12.
2 Background: Statins are widely prescribed to lower plasma low - density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.
3 Very low - density lipoprotein apoB fractional secretion rate and pool size were unaffected.
4 Her low - density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels were not elevated.
5 IL-6 circulating levels were associated with both very- low - density lipoprotein and lipid hydroperoxide levels.
1 The present work offers a novel approach for rapid modification of LDL .
2 Thus, Ox - LDL may play a possible role in pathogenesis of coronary spasm.
3 These results confirm the importance of any further reduction of LDL - cholesterol levels.
4 The LDL receptor mRNA levels were similar in both groups of patients.
5 In animal models HDLs protect LDL from oxidation and blunt platelet activation.
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Translations for beta-lipoprotein