Inflammation is thought to play an important role in the pathogenesis of vascular diseases.
Lipoprotein‐associated phospholipase A2 (Lp‐PLA2) mediates vascular inflammation …

Abstract Phospholipase A 2 (PLA 2) enzymes are involved in various inflammatory
pathological conditions including arthritis, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. The …

Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is an endogenously formed phospholipid with extremely toxic
actions, whose chemical characterization was completed in 1979. This article reviews its …

Platelet-activating factor (PAF) is a glycerylether lipid and one of the most potent
endogenous mediators of inflammation. Through its binding to a well-characterized receptor …

This work aims at developing a diagnostic method based on Electron Paramagnetic
Resonance (EPR) measurements of stable nitroxide radicals released from “EPR silent” …

Aim This study aimed to establish a highly sensitive time-resolved fluorescence
immunoassay (TRFIA) for the detection of serum lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 …

BACKGROUND Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), an enzyme
associated with inflammation, is used as a biomarker for cardiovascular disease risk. Both …

Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent condition, especially in
obese children, and has been associated with increased risk for endothelial dysfunction and …

Background Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is an enzyme that exhibits
proinflammatory properties and has been associated with subclinical cardiovascular …

Background Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is an inflammatory factor
in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic plaque and is associated with an increased risk of …