Oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein (OxLDL)

For the in vitro quantitative measurement of oxidized low density lipoproteins (oxidized LDL) in human serum or plasma. Measurement of oxidized LDL (oxLDL) has been incorporated into clinical practice in the diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders (such as diabetes mellitus), atherosclerosis, and various liver and renal diseases, especially as it pertains to the evaluation of oxidative stress. Oxidized LDL-particles are considered to be an important driving factor in the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and oxLDL measurement has been used to test the efficacy of CVD drugs (eg, statins) to reduce oxidative stress.9