Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a protein that transports cholesterol in the blood. High levels of Lp(a) in the blood can increase the likelihood of plaques or blood clots forming in the arteries.

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The RNA inhibitor reduces levels of oxidized phospholipids, which are presumed to promote atherosclerosis, by more than 93%.

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The core of the lipoprotein, containing cholesterol ester and TG, is nonpolar and hydrophobic, and the outer layer of the lipoprotein particle (containing free cholesterol, phospholipid ...

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Lp(a) is a lipoprotein that travels through the blood. Elevated levels of Lp(a) collect in the arteries, gradually narrowing them and limiting blood supply to the heart, brain, kidneys and legs.

The two major forms of cholesterol found in your body are low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). LDL, sometimes known as “bad cholesterol,” is made by your body and ...