Serum lipoprotein concentrations in cystic fibrosis

Journal Article · Fri Feb 17 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Science; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.203033· OSTI ID:6679735

Vaughan, W J ^[1]; Lindgren, F T; Whalen, J B; Abraham, S

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1. Univ. of California, Berkeley

Two major classes of lipoproteins, low density and high density, are decreased in the serum of patients with cystic fibrosis; major apoproteins are also decreased. Since essential fatty acids and certain fat-soluble vitamins depend on lipoproteins for transport in the serum, knowledge of lipoprotein levels in cystic fibrosis patients could prove valuable in understanding (i) the basis for the abnormally low serum levels of these fatty acids and vitamins and (ii) the effects of therapies involving these molecules.

• OSTI ID: 6679735
• Journal Information: Science; (United States), Journal Name: Science; (United States) Vol. 200:4330; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BIOCHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS
BLOOD SERUM
CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
DISEASES
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
FIBROSIS
KINETICS
LIPIDS
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PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PATIENTS
PROTEINS
REACTION KINETICS
VITAMINS