Serum lipoprotein concentrations in cystic fibrosis

Journal Article · Fri Feb 17 00:00:00 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), Vol. 200:4330
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
BIOCHEMICAL REACTION KINETICS
FIBROSIS
LIPOPROTEINS
VITAMINS
BLOOD SERUM
ECOLOGICAL CONCENTRATION
PATIENTS
DISEASES
KINETICS
LIPIDS
ORGANIC ACIDS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PROTEINS
REACTION KINETICS
500200* - Environment
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