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Meanings of ldl in English

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lipoproteína de baixa densidade

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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lipoproteína de baixa densidade
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The present work offers a novel approach for rapid modification of LDL.
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Thus, Ox-LDL may play a possible role in pathogenesis of coronary spasm.
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These results confirm the importance of any further reduction of LDL-cholesterol levels.
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The LDL receptor mRNA levels were similar in both groups of patients.
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In animal models HDLs protect LDL from oxidation and blunt platelet activation.
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Their mechanism of action appears to involve scavenging of LDL-lipid peroxyl radicals.
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Similar results were obtained in a genetic cross with LDL receptor-deficient mice.
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Associations may also be evident in other genotypes implicated in LDL-C levels.
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Our data revealed that T-cadherin serves as a receptor specifically for LDL.
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Idol knockdown in hepatocytes increases LDLR protein levels and promotes LDL uptake.
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Taken together, LOX-1 is a receptor for Ox-LDL but not for Ac-LDL.
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The modified LDL were then shown to be internalized by the cells.
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Postprandial LDLs also slightly increased their affinity to the HSF cell receptors.
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Blood LDL-C before treatment was positively related to the expression of CD86.
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However, future recommendations may suggest much lower LDL-C targets than those currently recommended.
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They were approved for a small population of patients with extremely high LDL.
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