Parameter
| Biomarker | LDL-C | Full name | Low density lipoprotein cholesterol | Molecular Type | lipid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C₂₇H₄₆O | Molecular Weight | 386.65 | Core Functional Dimensions | Risk prediction, monitoring |
| Disease | Metabolic Syndrome | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Liver/Blood Vessels | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Serum/plasma (enzymatic, LC - MS/MS) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | LDL - C oxidative modification after deposition in vessel wall, promote atherosclerosis | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Clinical routine application: used for cardiovascular risk stratification, guide the lipid-lowering therapy | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Small and dense LDL - C risk prediction in patients with MetS higher value | ||||