Lipoprotein Lipase

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An enzyme crucial for breaking down triglycerides in the blood, whose activity is inhibited by ApoC3, leading to increased triglyceride levels.

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#140 - Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD: Insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications

#140 - Gerald Shulman, MD, PhD: Insulin resistance—molecular mechanisms and clinical implications

Peter Attia MD

An enzyme activated by heparin, which breaks down triglycerides to raise free fatty acids, facilitating their delivery into cells.

ApoB, LDL-C, Lp(a), and insulin as risk factors for cardiovascular disease [AMA 43 sneak peek]

ApoB, LDL-C, Lp(a), and insulin as risk factors for cardiovascular disease [AMA 43 sneak peek]

Peter Attia MD

An enzyme crucial for breaking down triglycerides in the blood, whose activity is inhibited by ApoC3, leading to increased triglyceride levels.