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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1997-4-8
pubmed:abstractText
Lp(a) concentrations are controlled primarily by genetic variation at LPA, the locus encoding the unique protein apo(a). However, the high heritability is in part a consequence of nearly a 1000-fold range of Lp(a) concentrations found in healthy individuals. As determined by use of siblings genetically identical-by-descent at the LPA locus, there is substantial within-genotype variation in Lp(a) concentrations (ranges averaged about 58% of mean values for 87 sibling groups). This within-genotype variation could affect risk of CVD for nearly 15% of individuals in a population. Furthermore, Lp(a) concentrations are significantly and independently correlated with two key indicators of lipoprotein metabolism, plasma cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations. Taken together, these data suggest that it is both possible and desirable to develop strategies for modifying Lp(a) concentrations.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0021-9150
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:day
15
pubmed:volume
127
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
13-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1996
pubmed:articleTitle
Lp(a) concentrations are related to plasma lipid concentrations.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Genetics, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research, San Antonio, TX 78245-0549, USA. david@darwin.sfbr.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.