Lipoprotein(a) in Cardiovascular Diseases: Insight From a Bibliometric Study

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a complex polymorphic lipoprotein comprised of a low-density lipoprotein particle with one molecule of apolipoprotein B100 and an additional apolipoprotein(a) connected through a disulfide bond. The serum concentration is mostly genetically determined and only modestly infl...

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Published in:Frontiers in public health 2022-07, Vol.10, p.923797-923797
Main Authors: Šuran, David, Blažun Vošner, Helena, Završnik, Jernej, Kokol, Peter, Sinkovič, Andreja, Kanič, Vojko, Kokol, Marko, Naji, Franjo, Završnik, Tadej
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Language:English
Subjects:
atherosclerosis
bibliometrics
cardiovascular disease
inflammation
lipoprotein(a)
Public Health
synthetic knowledge synthesis
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Summary:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a complex polymorphic lipoprotein comprised of a low-density lipoprotein particle with one molecule of apolipoprotein B100 and an additional apolipoprotein(a) connected through a disulfide bond. The serum concentration is mostly genetically determined and only modestly influenced by diet and other lifestyle modifications. In recent years it has garnered increasing attention due to its causal role in pre-mature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and calcific aortic valve stenosis, while novel effective therapeutic options are emerging [apolipoprotein(a) antisense oligonucleotides and ribonucleic acid interference therapy]. Bibliometric descriptive analysis and mapping of the research literature were made using Scopus built-in services. We focused on the distribution of documents, literature production dynamics, most prolific source titles, institutions, and countries. Additionally, we identified historical and influential papers using Reference Publication Year Spectrography (RPYS) and the CRExplorer software. An analysis of author keywords showed that Lp(a) was most intensively studied regarding inflammation, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular risk assessment, treatment options, and hormonal changes in post-menopausal women. The results provide a comprehensive view of the current Lp(a)-related literature with a specific interest in its role in calcific aortic valve stenosis and potential emerging pharmacological interventions. It will help the reader understand broader aspects of Lp(a) research and its translation into clinical practice.
ISSN:2296-2565
2296-2565
DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.923797