Lipoproteins | Lipoprotein A | Lp(a)
- Catalog Number: A70103
- Price: $275
Lp(a) standard also available
Lp(a), unlike Apo AI or Apo B, whose levels vary as a result of diet, exercise, etc. is predominantly a genetic trait whose level remains more or less constant after puberty. More than 13 phenotypes of Lp(a) have been identified having molecular weight of 300-800 Kd. It is bound to both HDL and LDL. Lp(a) interferes with plasminogen, the clot dissolving enzyme, which binds to the arterial endothelial lining. This in turn contributes to blood clot formation, and over a prolonged period of time would lead to significant damage to the coronary arteries. Levels of greater than 30mg/dl have been demonstrated to independently increase the risk of CHD by six fold.
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