SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING QUANTITIES OR SIZES OF LIPOPROTEIN PARTICLES FROM LIPOPROTEIN PARTICLE COMPOSITIONS

摘要

This application discloses methods for assessing quantities of spherical or substantially spherical lipoprotein particles or portions thereof present in a biological sample based on the measurement of free cholesterol and/or phospholipid content in the lipoprotein particles. Methods of treating a subject at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and/or cardiodiabetes are also disclosed.