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Understanding LP Little A: Importance, Treatment Options, and Future Outlook
TLDR LP Little A is a lipoprotein particle attached to LDL particles, with variations in its kringle domains influencing its mass. Elevated levels of LP Little A are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, but treatments like PCSK9 inhibitors and anti-sense oligonucleotides show promise in reducing its levels.
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The podcast discusses LP Little A, providing an in-depth look at what it is, why it's important, potential treatment options, and what's on the horizon.
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Cholesterol is crucial for cell membranes and hormone production, but it needs to be transported in the bloodstream by lipoproteins like LDL and HDL, with LDL being a key player in atherosclerosis risk.
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LP Little A is a lipoprotein particle that is attached to LDL particles and has a structure resembling plasminogen, with variations in its kringle domains influencing its mass.
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LP Little A's risk is determined more by the number of APOA particles bound to LDL particles rather than the mass of LP Little A.
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LP Little A cholesterol is measured by the amount of cholesterol carried within LP Little A particles, with a preferred level of less than 50 nanomole per liter.
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Elevated LP Little A levels can lead to premature cardiovascular disease, potentially due to factors like hypercoagulability and impaired clearance of oxidized molecules.
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LP Little A can lead to enhanced atherosclerosis, aortic stenosis, and venous thrombosis, with aortic stenosis potentially explaining a significant portion of cases and requiring early screening.
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Elevated LP Little A is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular diseases such as aortic stenosis and venous thromboembolism, with varying hazard ratios that can significantly impact absolute risks.
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Abnormal LP Little A is historically treated with niacin, but PCSK9 inhibitors are becoming more common and effective in reducing LP Little A levels.
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PCSK9 inhibitors can reduce LP little A levels by about 30-50%, even though they are not FDA approved for this purpose, making them a potential treatment option for patients with elevated LP little A.
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Anti-sense oligonucleotides can directly stop the synthesis of Apo little A, potentially reducing LP little A levels by up to 99%.
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The impact of high LDL levels due to diet, particularly saturated fat, on lipid profiles and potential inflammatory responses is discussed, with observations suggesting that reducing saturated fat intake can lead to significant reductions in LDLP levels.
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LP little A picks up oxidized phospholipids from LDL, carrying them as a marker of inflammation, aiding in assessing local vascular inflammation levels.
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