Predisposition to atherosclerosis in children and adults with trisomy 21: biochemical and metabolomic studies
CONCLUSIONS: Down syndrome individuals show distinct cardiovascular risks, with decreased HDL and increased LDL levels. Combined with metabolomic disparities and higher BMI and TMI, this suggests an increased atherosclerosis risk compared to controls.PMID:38031830 | PMC:PMC10679913 | DOI:10.5114/pedm.2023.131162
Source: Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Marta Hetman Karolina Mielko Sylwia Placzkowska Aleksandra Bodetko Piotr M Ĺ‚ynarz Ewa Barg Source Type: research
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