About the Journal
Advances in Lipoprotein(a) Research is a quarterly, gold open-access journal published by Science Exploration Press. Advances in Lipoprotein(a) Research is a quarterly, gold open-access journal published by Science Exploration Press. It provides a focused platform for high-quality research on the biology, clinical relevance, and therapeutic targeting of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. As Lp(a) gains recognition as a key cardiovascular risk factor, the journal aims to advance understanding and innovation in diagnostics, disease mechanisms, and treatment strategies.
Aims and Scope
Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)], is one of the most atherogenic lipoproteins, whose significance in health and diseases has been studied for a long time. It was first described in 1963 by a Scandinavian geneticist (Kare Berg) but it took > 20 years to unravel its structure and composition. The role of Lp(a) in cardiovascular disease has become clearer over the last 40 years but a lot of unanswered questions remain. Its physiological function has never been unraveled and Lp(a) lowering therapies are not yet available, even though specific Lp(a) lowering drugs are in late-stage clinical trials.
Today, the important role of Lp(a) in atherogenesis is accepted, despite the fact that many aspects of Lp(a) physiology and pathophysiology are still not fully understood. Because of this and to advance Lp(a) research, this journal was created with a focus on all areas of Lp(a) research, including genetics and genomics, physiology and pathophysiology, epidemiology, translational medicine, clinical and laboratory medicine, therapies and more.
Advances in Lipoprotein(a) Research publishes a limited number of yearly manuscripts of highest quality and aims to be in the forefront of Lipoprotein(a) research. We hope that Advances in Lipoprotein(a) Research inspires and stimulates future Lp(a) research and leads to a better understanding of this important lipoprotein.
We welcome original research article, review, short communication, methods article, perspective, etc.
Publication Frequency
Quarterly.
Publishing Model
Advances in Lipoprotein(a) Research is an open-access journal that ensures all content is freely available to users and their institutions without any associated costs. Users are granted full rights to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full texts of articles, as well as to use them for any other lawful purposes, without the need for prior permission from the publisher or the author. This policy aligns with the principles of open access, promoting the broad dissemination of scientific knowledge.
Licensing and Copyright
Advances in Lipoprotein(a) Research is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Authors retain the copyright of their work and agree to make their original works freely available for use, copying, and redistribution in all formats without needing permission, provided that proper citation is given to the authors and the original source.