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apoB
Coverage of apoB in the Nexus archive.
- Millions may be getting the wrong cholesterol test
A new study indicates that the apoB blood test, which measures harmful cholesterol particles, is more effective than standard LDL cholesterol testing for determining who needs intensive treatment. The test could prevent more heart attacks and strokes while being cost-effective for the U.S. healthcare system.
- Scientists discover hidden liver switch that cuts harmful cholesterol
Scientists at UT Southwestern discovered a protein called HELZ2 that acts as a 'master switch' to regulate cholesterol production in the liver by inhibiting apoB, a key component of cholesterol-carrying particles linked to heart disease.