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• LDL apheresis
  == LDL Apheresis == ...igh levels of [[low-density lipoprotein]] (LDL), often referred to as "bad cholesterol".
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• Total cholesterol
  == Total Cholesterol == ...otein]] (LDL cholesterol), [[high-density lipoprotein]] (HDL cholesterol), and [[triglycerides]].
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• LDL cholesterol
  == LDL Cholesterol == ...n cholesterol''', is a type of [[lipid]] that is often referred to as "bad cholesterol".
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• LDL receptor
  == LDL Receptor == ...ich [[LDL]] particles. The receptor binds LDL particles in the bloodstream and carries them into cells where they are broken down.
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• Familial hypercholesterolemia
  ...family, ''hyper'' meaning excessive, and ''cholesterolemia'' referring to cholesterol in the blood. ...of LDL cholesterol from the body. The most commonly affected gene is the [[LDL receptor]] gene, but mutations in the [[ApoB]] gene or the [[PCSK9]] gene c
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• Blood cholesterol
  == Blood Cholesterol == ...ody, but high levels can lead to health problems such as [[heart disease]] and [[stroke]].
  2 KB (225 words) - 23:26, 9 February 2024
• CETP inhibitor
  ...s a plasma protein that plays a crucial role in the reverse transport of [[cholesterol]] from peripheral tissues to the liver. ...ss, CETP inhibitors can potentially reduce the risk of [[atherosclerosis]] and [[coronary heart disease]].
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• Remnant cholesterol
  '''Remnant Cholesterol''' ...cholesterol''' or '''remnant-like particle cholesterol''', is a type of [[cholesterol]] that is left over after [[lipoprotein]]s have delivered [[triglycerides]]
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• Cerivastatin
  ...s a member of the [[statin]] class of hypolipidemics and was used to lower cholesterol. ...t". The suffix "-statin" is common in drugs that inhibit the production of cholesterol.
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• Mipomersen
  ...ntisense oligonucleotide. The "mi" stands for "modified", "po" for "poly", and "mersen" for "mers", which is a unit of measurement in chemistry referring ...by blocking the production of [[apolipoprotein B]], a protein that carries cholesterol in the blood.
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• Lipid panel
  ...id test''', is a blood test that can measure the amount of [[cholesterol]] and [[triglycerides]] in the blood. ...protein]] (LDL)''': Often referred to as "bad cholesterol", high levels of LDL can lead to plaque buildup in the arteries.
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• Low density lipoprotein
  == Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) == ...əˌproʊtiːn/ is a type of [[lipoprotein]] that is often referred to as "bad cholesterol". It is one of the five major groups of lipoprotein which transport all fat
  1 KB (216 words) - 02:53, 12 February 2024
• Phytosterols
  .... The term "phytosterols" comes from the Greek words "phyto" meaning plant and "sterols" meaning solid, referring to their waxy, solid nature. The term "phytosterols" is derived from the Greek words "phyto" (plant) and "sterol" (solid). The suffix "-ol" is used in organic chemistry to denote s
  2 KB (204 words) - 21:01, 12 February 2024
• Dietary cholesterol
  == Dietary cholesterol == ...cholesterol that is obtained from food sources, as opposed to [[endogenous cholesterol]] which is produced within the body.
  2 KB (288 words) - 03:50, 11 February 2024
• Lipid profile
  ...m used to refer to fats and fat-like substances that are found in the body and the word "profile" which refers to a set of characteristics or qualities th * '''[[Total cholesterol]]''' - This test measures all of the cholesterol in all the lipoprotein particles.
  2 KB (305 words) - 17:28, 7 February 2024
• Low-density lipoproteins
  == Low-density lipoproteins (LDL) == ...ol" due to their association with an increased risk of [[atherosclerosis]] and [[cardiovascular disease]].
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• High density lipoprotein
  ...major groups of [[lipoproteins]] which enable lipids like [[cholesterol]] and [[triglycerides]] to be transported within the water-based bloodstream. ...to prevent [[atherosclerosis]], a condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke.
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• Intermediate-density lipoprotein
  ...n [[very low-density lipoprotein]] (VLDL) and [[low-density lipoprotein]] (LDL), hence the term "intermediate". ...h-density lipoproteins. The term "lipoprotein" is a combination of "lipid" and "protein", indicating the composition of these molecules.
  2 KB (238 words) - 19:31, 11 February 2024
• Alirocumab
  ...esterol). It is marketed under the brand name '''Praluent''' by [[Sanofi]] and [[Regeneron Pharmaceuticals]]. ...an source of the antibody, "-rocu-" is a unique stem for PCSK9 inhibition, and "-mab" is a common suffix for monoclonal antibodies.
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• Lipoprotein
  ..., bound to the proteins, which allow fats to move through the water inside and outside cells. The proteins serve to emulsify the lipid molecules. ...that is insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol, ether, and chloroform, and "protein" is a large molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids
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