Search for dissertations about: "Camilla Skoglund Andersson"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Camilla Skoglund Andersson.

2. 1. Low density lipoprotein (LDL) heterogeneity : implications for cardiovascular disease and genetic influence

   Author : Camilla Skoglund Andersson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Low density lipoprotein; gradient gel electrophoresis; intima-media thickness; atherosclerosis; myocardial infarction; low density lipoprotein oxidation; cholesteryl ester transfer protein; lipoprotein lipase; hepatic lipase; apolipoprotein E; apolipoprotein B; microsomal triglyceride transfer protein; genetics; lipoproteins; metabolism;

   Abstract : The low density lipoprotein (LDL) particle population is heterogeneous with regard to several structural and functional properties that may influence its atherogenic potential. A preponderance of small, dense LDL is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), and also predicts future CHD events. READ MORE