
Lipoprotein apheresis – More than just cholesterol reduction?
Keywords: Lipoprotein apheresis; Pleiotropic effects; Atherosclerosis; Stress response gene expressionLDL, low density lipoprotein; HMG-CoA, 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A; Lp(a), lipoprotein a; CRP, C-reactive protein; LPS, lipopolysaccharide; HGF, hepatoc