b) Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is the major carrier of cholesterol in the blood. Whereasthe levels of LDL and modified LDL forms in the plasma are important predictivemarkers to gauge the risk of cardiovascular events. There is a need to develop reliablerapid assays for quantifying LDL and its modified forms, such as, the biosensors.iv.Friedewald equation is an indirect method, used to estimate LDL from themeasurement of total cholesterol. What are two main limitations of using thisequation?Suggest another method as an alternative to the Friedewald calculation.V.vi.List two advantages of the method that you have suggested in 2b (v).

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) remains a major contributor to plaque formation and…

Friedewald equation is an indirect method, used to estimate LDL from the measurement of total cholesterol. What are two main limitations of using this equation? Suggest another method as an alternative to the Friedewald calculation. List two advantages of the method that you have suggested in 2b (v).

Friedewald equation is an indirect method, used to estimate LDL from the measurement of total cholesterol. What are two main limitations of using this equation? Suggest another method as an alternative to the Friedewald calculation. List two advantages of the method that you have suggested in 2b (v).

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter16: Specialized Nutrition Support: Enteral And Parenteral Nutrition

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