《英文msh词典》Lipoprotein (a-)
[入口词] Lipoprotein (a-)
[主题词] Lipoprotein(a)
[英文释义] A family of lipoprotein particles varying in density and size depending on the protein-lipid ratio and the protein composition. These particles consist of apolipoprotein B-100 covalently linked to apolipoprotein-a by one or two disulfide bonds. There is a correlation between high plasma levels of this lipoprotein and increased risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.