Fig. 12.1 The design and general method of conduct of investigations of lipoprotein and apoprotein metabolism which employ isotopes. Studies investigating lipoprotein metabolism in plasma frequently employ isotopic labeling of…
Fig. 11.1 Process involved in the generation of an inhibitor of proteoglycan synthesis for the prevention of atherosclerosis. An inhibitor of growth factor-mediated elongation of glycosaminoglycan chains on proteoglycans, such…
Intercurrent illness (with acute phase inflammation) Increased VLDL (TG), reduced HDL-C, LDL-C Hemoconcentration (dehydration, upright posture, prolonged tourniquet, squeezing to obtain fingerprick sample) Proportionate increase in most analytes, including lipoproteins…
