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Chapter 16 - Less common causes of atherosclerosis Flashcards

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Less common causes of atherosclerosis

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1) Residual hyperlipidemia - lipoprotein A 2) infection: bacteria (chlamydia pneumoniae, h pylori, periodontist) and virus (HSV, CMV, EBC, HCV, enteroviruses) 3) diet - trimethylamine oxide (TMAO) 4) environmental: organic pollutant (dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls), air pollotuion, heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, mercury)

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Lipoprotein A

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LDL molecule linked to apolipoprotein A

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TMAO production

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FIGURE 16.1

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Polychlorinated biphenyl receptor

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Aryl hydrocarbon receptor

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