Plasma lipoproteins and cellular metabolism

Plasma high density lipoproteins. Metabolism and relationship to atherogenesis.

Evaluation of plasma lipids and lipoproteins in patients with psoriasis

Psoriasis is an epidermal disease characterized by chronic relapsing papillon squamous erythematous plaques which may develop in the skin of elbows, knees and extensor surfaces. The cause of psoriasis is unknown. The primary etiologic factor may be related to excessive uncontrolled synthesis is resulting from changes in (1) the function of growth factors ( EGF),(2) presence of proto- oncogenes,...

Plasma lipoproteins in normal and preeclamptic pregnant women

Background: Preeclampsia is one of the most common complications of pregnancy. It is the cause of high morbidity and mortality for mothers and fetuses, especially in developing countries. The etiology of preeclampsia is unknown. One of the hypothesis on pathophysiology of preeclampsia is dyslipidemia. The aim of this study was to determine maternal plasma levels of lipoproteins in patients with...

Human prions and plasma lipoproteins.

Prions are composed solely of an alternatively folded isoform of the prion protein (PrP), designated PrP(Sc). The polyoxometalate phosphotungstic acid has been used to separate PrP(Sc) from its precursor PrP(C) by selective precipitation; notably, native PrP(Sc) has not been solubilized by using nondenaturing detergents. Because of the similarities between PrP(Sc) and lipoproteins with respect ...

Plasma lipoproteins in fish.