Genes involved in initial steps of bile acid synthesis.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Dementia is a major cause of disability and institutionalization. Apart from age and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype, there are currently no established, clinically relevant, noninvasive markers of dementia. We conducted a literature search of recent observational epidemiological studies evaluating t...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Koch M,Jensen MK

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The discovery of Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) and ezetimibe, a drug that lowers intestinal cholesterol absorption, has contributed to the recognition of the intestine as an important organ in whole-body cholesterol homeostasis. Unfortunately, the majority of the studies on NPC1L1 have been conducte...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Pramfalk C,Jiang ZY,Parini P

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review covers recent developments in microarray studies in the field of atherogenesis research. RECENT FINDINGS:During the past year microarrays have been applied to the analysis of pathogenic mechanisms of several atherosclerosis risk factors, including ageing, hypertension, obesity, and cytome...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Tuomisto TT,Ylä-Herttuala S

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease; we highlight the most recent research initiatives that have sought to define Lp(a)-dependent pathogenicity as well as pharmacologic approaches to lowering Lp(a). RECENT FINDINGS:Recent large-scale meta-analyses have confirmed elevate...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Dubé JB,Boffa MB,Hegele RA,Koschinsky ML

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Genetic LCAT deficiency is a rare metabolic disorder characterized by low-plasma HDL cholesterol levels. Clinical manifestations of the disease include corneal opacification, anemia, and renal disease, which represents the major cause of morbidity and mortality in carriers. RECENT FINDINGS:Biochemica...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Pavanello C,Calabresi L

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides an overview of newly described mechanisms by which peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) (α, γ, and δ) regulate several factors associated with cardiovascular risk. RECENT FINDINGS:PPAR agonists have known effects on plasma lipoprotein levels, inflammation, and insu...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Millar JS

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) acts as an endogenous natural inhibitor of the LDL receptor pathway, by targeting the receptor to lysosomes for degradation. Beside the liver, PCSK9 is also expressed at significant levels in other tissues, where its function remains unclear. The c...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Cariou B,Si-Tayeb K,Le May C

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The absolute level of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) may not be the only criterion contributing to their antiatherothrombotic effects. This review focuses on evidence in support of the concept that HDL-bound sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) plays a role in different HDL atheroprotective properties and may repre...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Egom EE,Mamas MA,Soran H

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Familial combined hyperlipidaemia is the most common inherited hyperlipidaemia and is found in up to 10% of patients with premature myocardial infarction. The genetic and metabolic bases of the disorder have not yet been defined. This review discusses the important advances in the past year in our understanding of the...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： de Graaf J,Stalenhoef AF

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The plasminogen and coagulation systems have been extensively characterized at the biochemical level. Recent gene targeting and gene transfer studies have provided novel insights into their role in the formation of blood vessels and in the pathogenesis of blood vessel disorders including thrombosis, restenosis and ath...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Carmeliet P,Collen D

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The association of dietary intake and fatty liver disease (FLD) is of importance for disease prevention. Dietary pattern analysis enables the investigation of overall diet and permits to take interactions and cumulative effects of dietary components into account. This review summarizes recent findings...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Koch M,Nöthlings U,Lieb W

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent epidemiological data have reaffirmed that elevated plasma triglyceride and low HDL-cholesterol levels are important risk factors for atherosclerotic vascular disease. The rationale for the clinical use of fibric acid derivatives, which are designed to correct this metabolic nexus, is now on firmer ground. The m...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Watts GF,Dimmitt SB

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In recent years, many of the concerns surrounding the glycemic index have been addressed by methodological studies and clinical trials comparing diets carefully matched for other nutrients. These findings are reviewed together with new observational evidence for the role of the dietary glycemic index ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Brand-Miller J,Buyken AE

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To describe the prevalence and population-specific genetic heterogeneity of familial hypercholesterolemia in South Africa. RECENT FINDINGS:This review highlights the paucity of data on familial hypercholesterolemia in South Africa, and the urgent need to uncover the mutation profiles in lipid-associa...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Smyth N,Ramsay M,Raal FJ

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Unregulated uptake of oxidized LDL by macrophages to form foam cells is the hallmark for atherosclerosis. The paraoxonase (PON) family of enzymes plays a critical role in attenuating atherosclerotic lesion formation by hydrolyzing lipid peroxides (LOOHs) and preventing the oxidation of LDL particles a...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： White CR,Anantharamaiah GM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review provides a concise update of the involvement of endothelial adhesion molecules in atherogenesis, an overview of current advances in the development of adhesion molecule blocking agents, as well as an insight into the potential of these molecules in cardiovascular therapy. RECENT FINDINGS:...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Lutters BC,Leeuwenburgh MA,Appeldoorn CC,Molenaar TJ,Van Berkel TJ,Biessen EA

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Phytosterols and stanols are plant derivatives that compete with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and thereby lower serum cholesterol concentrations. They have been developed as food additives to help lower serum cholesterol but there is concern that these additives could inadvertently increase c...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： John S,Sorokin AV,Thompson PD

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lowering LDL cholesterol (LDL-C) reduces vascular risk. Current guidelines recommend initiating statin therapy in patients with a yearly coronary heart disease risk of around 1.5-2%, and most clinicians prescribe standard statin regimens (e.g. 40 mg simvastatin daily). However, there is some uncertain...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Bulbulia R,Armitage J

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the role of the microRNA-30c (miR-30c) in lipid metabolism and adipogenesis, to address consequences associated with reduced expression in cancer and cardiac function, and to speculate benefits of overexpressing miR-30c in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and cancer. REC...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Irani S,Hussain MM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerotic macrovascular disease is the leading cause of both morbidity and mortality in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Endothelial dysfunction is a key, early and potentially reversible event in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Its occurrence in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is well supported...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Evans M,Khan N,Rees A

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and calcific aortic valve stenosis. We review recent studies that highlight Lp(a) in CVD and calcific aortic valve stenosis and propose pathways to clinical registration of Lp(a)-lowering agents. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the last fe...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Hung MY,Tsimikas S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight the fact that regional differences in the normal arterial intima are critical to atherosclerotic lesion formation driven by systemic risk factors. RECENT FINDINGS:At arterial curvatures, bifurcations and branches unique hemodynamics influence endothelial cell signaling and gene expressio...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Cybulsky MI,Jongstra-Bilen J

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of the LDL receptor family members recognize apolipoprotein E. The structures of the VLDL receptor, and recently identified apolipoprotein E receptor 2, closely resemble the LDL receptor. Recent studies have demonstrated that the VLDL receptor is responsible for the reproduction of premammalian species by mediati...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Yamamoto T,Bujo H

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The systematic analysis of the major candidate genes in autosomal dominant hypercholesterolemia (ADH) and the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology have made possible the discovery of several rare gene variants whose pathogenic effect in most cases remains poorly defined. RECENT FINDINGS...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Calandra S,Tarugi P,Bertolini S

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidatively damaged LDL may play a critical role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic vascular disease. Several pathways promote LDL oxidation in vitro but the physiologically relevant mechanisms have proven difficult to identify. Detection of stable compounds that result from specific reaction pathways has provided...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Heinecke JW

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review highlights recent advances in eicosanoid biology, especially linked to the cytochrome P450 (CYP)/soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) axis in vascular biology and disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Since the first reports that CYP-derived metabolites of arachidonic acid can elicit vascular smooth muscle...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Fleming I

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Sortilin, encoded SORT1 gene at chromosome 1p13.3, is a multiligand receptor that traffics protein from the Golgi to the endosomes, secretory vesicles, and the cell surface. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) revealed an association between sortilin and reduced plasma LDL-cholesterol (LDL-C) as we...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Conlon DM

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In many individuals, LDL-cholesterol levels rise following increased consumption of dietary cholesterol or saturated and trans-monounsaturated fatty acids. In others, a reduction of cholesterogenesis fully compensates for these effects. In responding individuals, much of the increase in LDL-cholesterol observed may re...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Fielding CJ

更新日期：1997-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inhibiting effect of insulin on the mobilization of free fatty acids (FFA) from adipose tissue is halted in prevalent conditions with systemic insulin resistance. The nature and cause of this perturbation are unknown, but steroid hormones may be involved. The consequence is the creation or amplification of insulin...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Björntorp P

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on proof-of-principle experiments providing validation of new targets for the development of RNA interference-based therapeutics for dyslipidemia. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the past few years, RNA interference has become an accepted approach to manipulate gene expression in mammalian s...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Rondinone CM

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00