Genetic association between aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) variation and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) among non-drinkers in two large population samples in Japan.

abstract：AIMS:Profiling of lipoproteins can predict risk of cardiovascular disease; gel permeation high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) improves prediction accuracy by providing detailed data for specific lipoprotein subclasses. This study applied HPLC to examine the effects of evolocumab, which effectively treats hype...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Masuda D,Kiyosue A,Hirayama A,Shimauchi J,López JAG,Miyawaki K,Yamashita S

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Renal dysfunction is a major public health problem, but there have been few investigations of the relationship between serum high molecular weight (HMW) adiponectin and renal function in Japanese community-dwelling adults. METHODS:We randomly recruited a sample of 1,849 adult Japanese (793 men aged 60 ± 14 (mean ...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kawamoto R,Tabara Y,Kohara K,Miki T,Abe M,Kusunoki T,Katoh T,Ohtsuka N

更新日期：2010-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of combination therapy of angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) and a calcium antagonist, benidipine hydrochloride, on glucose and lipid metabolism and pulse pressure were studied in elderly hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Twenty-five hypertensive diabetic patients aged 65 years or o...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Sasaki H,Kanai S,Oyama T,Miyashita Y,Yamamura S,Shirai K

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This study was designed to analyze microparticles (MPs) from endothelial cells (EMPs) and immune cells from healthy individuals and paitents with Takayasu arteritis (TA), and any possible relationships between MPs and TA acitivity. METHODS:MPs derived from the plasma of 51 subjects were analyzed, including 32 pati...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Cheng X,Dang A,Lv N,Zhao T

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) can contribute to a variety of pathological states, including atherosclerosis and post-angioplasty restenosis. The p21(WAF1) cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor regulates cell-cycle progression, senescence, and differentiation in injured blood vessels. Histone de...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Okamoto H,Fujioka Y,Takahashi A,Takahashi T,Taniguchi T,Ishikawa Y,Yokoyama M

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the present study was to investigate the relationship between insulin resistance, sex hormones and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in regard to the serum lipid and lipoprotein profiles of 82 Japanese postmenopausal women. A multiple regression analysis for lipids, lipoproteins, and apoproteins as de...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kumagai S,Kai Y,Sasaki H

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the human liver comprises approximately 2.8% of the body weight, it plays a central role in the control of energy metabolism. While the biochemistry of energy substrates such as glucose, fatty acids, and ketone bodies in the liver is well understood, many aspects of the overall control system for hepatic meta...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Yahagi N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The agarose gel electrophoresis and differential staining system is an easy and quick method for analyzing the serum lipid composition of each lipoprotein fraction. It has been reported in adults that measured values obtained by this method strongly correlated with those obtained by ultracentrifugation. The aim of thi...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kuromori Y,Okada T,Miyashita M,Harada K

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Patients with acute infectious diseases are at an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Clinicians should be aware of the VTE risk in patients with COVID-19, many of whom present with severe coagulation disorders. METHOD:We used an online platform to conduct a cross-sectional questionnaire survey among d...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Zhang Z,Xi L,Zhang S,Zhang Y,Pang W,Wang Y,Li C,Zhai Z,Wang C

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Endothelial dysfunction is considered an early event in the development of atherosclerosis. The present study was undertaken to determine whether the accumulation of cardiovascular risk factors and insulin resistance are associated with endothelial function in diabetic patients. METHODS:101 patients with type 2 di...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Tsuchiya K,Nakayama C,Iwashima F,Sakai H,Izumiyama H,Doi M,Hirata Y

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Inter-arm blood pressure difference (IAD) is known to be associated with a composite of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and with CVD risk factors. However, only limited information is available regarding the contribution of diabetes mellitus to IAD and the association of IAD with individual CVDs, such as coronary arte...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Miyashima M,Shoji T,Kakutani Y,Yamazaki Y,Ochi A,Morioka T,Shinohara-Mitsuki K,Fukumoto S,Shioi A,Inaba M,Emoto M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim was to give on overview of the profile of cardiovascular disease, vascular pathology and the relationships between lifestyle and cardiovascular disease in Japanese. Compared with the United States and Europe, the higher mortality from stroke and lower mortality from coronary heart disease constitute a unique c...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Iso H

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a higher burden of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality than the general population. Endothelial dysfunction has been suggested to play a role in both glomerular filtration rate loss and cardiovascular damage. Thus, the present study aimed to evaluate the relations...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Li Y,Cui R,Liu K,Eshak ES,Cui M,Dong J,Imano H,Muraki I,Kiyama M,Kitamura A,Okada T,Yamagishi K,Umesawa M,Ohira T,Iso H,CIRCS investigators.

更新日期：2020-09-02 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Inflammation plays a critical role in the development of atherosclerotic plaque, and lipopolysaccharide (LPS) is a potentially important source of inflammation. The aim of this study was to develop a rabbit model of spontaneous thrombosis mimicking the pathophysiological and morphological characteristics of atheros...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Liu H,Hou J,Hu S,Du X,Fang Y,Jia H,Feng L,Zhang L,Du J,Zhao Q,Xie Z,Yu B

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Studies have suggested that genetic and environmental factors do not account for all risks and mechanisms of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS). DNA methylation may play a role in the progression of ICAS. METHODS:DNA methylation profiles of peripheral blood leucocytes from 7 patients with early-onset ICA...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： He XW,Zhao Y,Shi YH,Zhao R,Liu YS,Hu Y,Zhuang MT,Wu YL,Li GF,Yin JW,Cui GH,Liu JR

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lecithin-cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) is an important enzyme involved in the esterification of cholesterol. Here, we report a novel point mutation in the LCAT gene of a 63-year-old female with characteristics of classic familial LCAT deficiency. The patient's clinical manifestations included corneal opacity, mil...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Wang XL,Osuga J,Tazoe F,Okada K,Nagashima S,Takahashi M,Ohshiro T,Bayasgalan T,Yagyu H,Okada K,Ishibashi S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The signaling and functions of the Endothelial Differentiation Gene (EDG) family of G protein-coupled receptors have been extensively elucidated. All the members of EDG family were shown to be receptors for lysosphingolipids or lysophospholipids. EDG-1, the prototype of EDG family receptors, is a high affinity recepto...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Ozaki H,Hla T,Lee MJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell degeneration and collagenosis are the main features in atherosclerotic plaque. We examined the effects of human low density lipoprotein (LDL) on cultured rabbit aortic smooth muscle cells (SMCs). Copper oxidized LDL (LDL+Cu) injured the SMCs more than did native LDL. Cytotoxicity of oxidized LDL was prevented by ...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Jimi S,Sakata N,Takebayashi S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Resistin is an adipocytokine that may link inflammation and atherosclerosis.We studied the associations of resistin levels with cardiovascular events and restenosis. METHODS:We measured pre-procedural serum resistin levels in 140 patients with coronary artery disease undergoing elective percutaneous coronary inter...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Momiyama Y,Ohmori R,Uto-Kondo H,Tanaka N,Kato R,Taniguchi H,Arakawa K,Nakamura H,Ohsuzu F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the responsiveness to clopidogrel in patients who were prescribed two different types of statins, atorvastatin vs. rosuvastatin, following percutaneous coronary intervention. METHODS:A total of 915 patients were randomized according to the antiplatelet therapy strategy in the CILON-T trial. In this subg...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Suh JW,Cha MJ,Lee SP,Chae IH,Bae JH,Kwon TG,Bae JW,Cho MC,Rha SW,Kim HS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In atherosclerotic lesions, matrix metalloproteinases produced by foam cells (macrophages) are thought to increase plaque instability, promote plaque rupture, by degradating extracellular matrix. To investigate the relationship between the expression of these proteinases and the histologic appearance of atheromas, imm...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Okamoto Y,Satomura K,Ohsuzu F,Nakamura H,Takeuchi K,Yoshioka M

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Statins not only reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, but also prevent the progression of kidney dysfunction. Ezetimibe, a cholesterol-absorption inhibitor, also lowers LDL cholesterol levels when added to statins; however, the effect of add-on ezetimibe on kidney function has had conflicting results....

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kinouchi K,Ichihara A,Bokuda K,Morimoto S,Itoh H

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Speckle-tracking imaging has been introduced for the precise assessment of vessel mechanics. However, there are no data on the role of this imaging tool in assessing the changes in vasculature with statin therapy, which is known to enhance vascular elasticity. METHODS:This study was a prospective study including 4...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Hae Kim C,Wang S,Park JB,Jung KH,E Yoon Y,Lee SP,Kim HK,Kim YJ,Cho GY,Sohn DW

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Although metformin treatment has been reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with type 2 diabetes, the underlying mechanisms have not been elucidated fully. Here we assessed atherosclerotic lesion formation in newly established 2 mouse lines with different blood glucose levels (Oikawa-Naga...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Asai A,Shuto Y,Nagao M,Kawahara M,Miyazawa T,Sugihara H,Oikawa S

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tried to investigate whether accumulation of visceral fat assessed by a simple but widely used ultrasonography was associated with common carotid atherosclerosis in women. The subjects were consecutively admitted in-patients whose body mass index was more than 22 kg/m2. Those with cardiorenal or nutritional disorde...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kawamoto R,Kajiwara T,Oka Y,Takagi Y

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Ezetimibe, an inhibitor of cholesterol intestinal absorption, is a lipid lowering agent. However, anti-atherogenic effects of ezetimibe have not been fully elucidated. Therefore, the objective in this study was to clarify the vascular protective effects of ezetimibe in patients with hypercholesterolemia. METHODS:E...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kurobe H,Aihara K,Higashida M,Hirata Y,Nishiya M,Matsuoka Y,Kanbara T,Nakayama T,Kinoshita H,Sugano M,Fujimoto E,Kurobe A,Sugasawa N,Kitaichi T,Akaike M,Sata M,Matsumoto T,Kitagawa T

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Cardiovascular events associated with hypertension often involve thrombosis. Increased platelet activity is one of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases. Antithrombotic properties of antihypertensive agents are not fully characterized. Angiotensin II type 1 receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used for the tre...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Sato Y,Fujii S,Imagawa S,Ohmura K,Ohmura Y,Andoh Y,Dong J,Ishimori N,Furumoto T,Tsutsui H

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at an increased risk not only for end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) but also for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this review article, we summarize the current evidence of CKD as a high-risk condition for CVD based on reports from Japan and other countries to draw attention...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Shoji T,Abe T,Matsuo H,Egusa G,Yamasaki Y,Kashihara N,Shirai K,Kashiwagi A,Committee of Renal and Peripheral Arteries, Japan Atherosclerosis Society.

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The Japan EPA Lipid Intervention Study (JELIS) reported a 19% reduction of the risk for coronary artery disease after long-term use of pure eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in Japanese patients with hypercholesterolemia. The variation in plasma fatty acid composition influenced the risk of coronary events. The aim of th...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Itakura H,Yokoyama M,Matsuzaki M,Saito Y,Origasa H,Ishikawa Y,Oikawa S,Sasaki J,Hishida H,Kita T,Kitabatake A,Nakaya N,Sakata T,Shimada K,Shirato K,Matsuzawa Y,JELIS.

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease constitutes the major cause of mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease. Arterial stiffness is an important contributor to the occurrence and progression of cardiovascular disease. Various risk factors, including altered hormone levels, have been suggested to be associated with arterial...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Gungor O,Kircelli F,Voroneanu L,Covic A,Ok E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00