Why the study?
Primary hypolipoproteinemia is a rare genetic condition with limited studies demonstrating its clinical significance.
Are monocyte/HDL ratios elevated in patients with primary hypolipoproteinemia compared to healthy controls?
Observational (n=20)
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Are monocyte/HDL ratios elevated in patients with primary hypolipoproteinemia compared to healthy controls?
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Patients with primary hypolipoproteinemia have higher monocyte/HDL ratios and absolute monocyte counts, suggesting a potential underlying inflammatory state despite low LDL levels.
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Melisa Şahin Tekin (2022) conducted an observational in Primary hypolipoproteinemia (n=20). Primary hypolipoproteinemia vs. Healthy individuals was evaluated on Monocyte/HDL ratio (MHR) (p=0.016).
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