Lipoprotein (a)
Lipoprotein(a) is a type of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) that includes apolipoprotein(a), which is linked to increased cardiovascular risk. It is similar to LDL but has unique properties due to its apolipoprotein(a) component, which influences its pathogenic potential
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Uric acid
Uric acid is a biomarker produced during the breakdown of purines, which are compounds found in many foods and naturally in the body. It acts as an antioxidant (a substance that prevents damage from free radicals) at moderate levels but can cause health issues like gout (a type of arthritis) and kidney problems when elevated
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) is a protein found in **atherogenic lipoproteins** (like LDL and VLDL), which are linked to **atherosclerosis** (the buildup of plaque in arteries). Each particle of these lipoproteins contains one ApoB molecule, making it a direct measure of the number of these particles in the blood
Apolipoprotein A1
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA-1) is the main protein component of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream. It plays a crucial role in cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties
Total Cholesterol
Total cholesterol is a lipid (fat) molecule found in the blood, essential for building cell membranes and producing hormones. It exists in various forms, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which play different roles in cardiovascular health.
HDL cholesterol
HDL-Cholesterol, often referred to as 'good cholesterol,' is a component of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), which are protein-lipid nanoparticles. HDL plays a crucial role in removing excess cholesterol from cells and transporting it to the liver for excretion, thereby helping to prevent atherosclerosis (the buildup of plaque in arteries).
Non-HDL cholesterol
Non-HDL cholesterol represents all cholesterol that is not carried by high-density lipoprotein (HDL). It includes LDL, VLDL, and other atherogenic lipoproteins. This measurement is considered a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL cholesterol alone, as it captures all potentially harmful cholesterol particles.