Myeloperoxidase (MPO), which is released from activated neutrophils, produces reactive oxygen species that can cause endothelial dysfunction, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) dysfunction, and plaque instability.

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• Person: Not available Organization: National Lipid Association
  EBM Tools for Practice: Best Biomarkers for Inflammation

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• EBM Tools for Practice: Best Biomarkers for Inflammation www.lipid.org National Lipid Association via serper

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• reactive oxygen species concept
• neutrophils concept