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OxPL-apoB and OxPL-apo(a) tests validated for potential use in Lp(a) studies

January 19, 2026

Chemiluminescent ELISA methods for analysing the oxidised phospholipids, OxPL-apoB and OxPL-apo(a), have been validated for use in clinical, translational, and pharmacological research settings – supporting their potential as biomarker tests for oxidative lipid burden in studies of Lp(a) lowering agents.

Lp(a) perceptions in Latin America

January 5, 2026

Awareness of the importance of Lp(a) testing is limited among Latin American (LATAM) physicians and focused on high risk patients, according to responses from 512 physicians working in 20 countries across the region, three quarters in Mexico, who took part in a 36-item Spanish-language online survey.

2025 – A year of new insights in Lp(a) science

December 31, 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of important scientific advances and encouraging clinical insights reported on Lp(a) Forum. From deepening our understanding of Lp(a) biology to highlighting important new clinical data, here are some key developments that shaped the field this year. Lp(a) drives atherosclerosis events Elevated Lp(a) levels were […]

Major Lp(a) changes mainly due to technical issues

October 20, 2025

Major Lp(a) changes are due mainly to technical issues rather than biological fluctuations, according to results of a study, published in Atherosclerosis, designed to assess biological variability of Lp(a) concentrations while minimising technical variability.1

Regular lipoprotein apheresis reduces cardiovascular events

September 15, 2025

Regular lipoprotein apheresis (LA) is associated with a decrease in cardiovascular (CV) events in patients with Lp(a) >60 mg/dL and progressive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). This is the finding from the observational multicentre Pro(a)LiFestudy of consecutive patients with high Lp(a) and progressive ASCVD despite effective treatment of other ASCVD risk factors.

Raised Lp(a) linked to carotid artery ulceration

August 15, 2025

Elevated Lp(a) levels are associated with carotid artery ulceration in patients who may be considered candidates for surgical treatment. This was the conclusion of researchers following a study of lipid biomarkers of carotid ulceration in 94 patients with carotid artery stenosis, of whom 38 had confirmed carotid artery ulceration on digital subtraction angiography.