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Paul N Durrington1, Jonathan D Schofield, Tarza Siahmansur

  • 1aCardiovascular Research Group, School of Biomedicine, University of Manchester bCardiovascular Trials Unit, University Department of Medicine, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.

Current Opinion in Lipidology
|July 1, 2014
PubMed

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Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] is a key genetic risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite extensive knowledge, clinical application and Lp(a)-lowering therapies face challenges due to measurement and role disagreements.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] is the most prevalent genetic risk marker for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • Despite its significance, clinical integration and targeted therapies remain limited.
  • Understanding Lp(a) metabolism and its role in atherosclerosis is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review barriers hindering clinical progress for Lp(a).
  • Discuss controversies impacting future research and therapeutic development.
  • Highlight the need for standardized Lp(a) measurement and clinical assays.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological and genetic studies on Lp(a).
  • Analysis of Lp(a) metabolism and its relation to CVD risk.
  • Evaluation of evidence for Lp(a)-lowering therapies and apheresis.

Main Results:

  • Epidemiological and genetic data confirm a causal role for Lp(a) in atherosclerosis.
  • Lp(a) levels, not isoform size, correlate more strongly with CVD risk.
  • Selective Lp(a) apheresis shows potential for improving cardiovascular outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Significant knowledge exists on Lp(a), but clinical CVD reduction is lacking.
  • Disagreements on measurement, physiological role, and Lp(a) elevations in specific conditions impede progress.
  • Standardized assays and Lp(a)-lowering therapies are essential for clinical practice.
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