08
Jun
Non-genetic influences on lipoprotein(a) concentrations
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Byambaa Enkhmaa, LarsBerglund
Abstract
An elevated level of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a genetically regulated, independent, causal risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, the extensive variability in Lp(a) levels between individuals and population groups cannot be fully explained by genetic factors, emphasizing a potential role for non-genetic factors…
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