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Role of lipoprotein (a) in kidney diseases; a review of recent data

Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Lipoprotein (a) is a type of lipoprotein that consists of a cholesterol-rich low-density lipoprotein particle bound to a unique protein called apolipoprotein (a). A strengthened risk of vascular diseases, such as stroke and coronary artery disease is accompanied by elevated levels of this protein. However, recent research has also highlighted the potential role of lipoprotein (a) in kidney-related conditions. Lp (a) appears to play a significant role in kidney diseases. An increased risk of kidney disease development and progression, diabetic nephropathy and renal artery stenosis, and renal transplant dysfunction accompanies high plasma values of Lp (a).
DOI: 10.34172/jpe.2025.38256
Authors: Sara Ghaseminejad Kermani, Jalal Rezaei, Sara Rasta, Meysam Arbuzia, Tayabeh Bahmani, Hossein Mardanparvar
Institutions: Imam Hossein Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Fasa University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406067831
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