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