Association of serum oxidized lipoprotein(a) concentration with coronary artery disease: potential role of oxidized lipoprotein(a) in the vasucular wall.

abstract：:To study exogenous sterol metabolism during the suppression or stimulation of cholesterol biosynthesis induced by treatments for hyperlipidemia, we determined plasma plant sterol concentrations before and after administration of an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor, pravastatin, and compared these with changes in these plas...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Hidaka H,Kojima H,Kawabata T,Nakamura T,Konaka K,Kashiwagi A,Kikkawa R,Shigeta Y

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Inherent mechanisms leading to vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) alterations in obesitylinked type 2 diabetes (T2D) situation remain to be clarified. This study evaluates the impact of supernatant of adipocytes extracted from mice fed high-fat-diets (HFD) on the proliferation and apoptosis of VSMC. METHODS:Adipo...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： El Akoum S,Cloutier I,Tanguay JF

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Small arteries can be visualized in the ocular fundus, and findings of retinopathy based on Scheie classification are often applied to evaluate the impact of hypertension and atherosclerosis. However, the relationship between damage in the large and small arteries has not been investigated sufficiently, especially...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Sugiura T,Dohi Y,Takagi Y,Yokochi T,Yoshikane N,Suzuki K,Tomiishi T,Nagami T,Iwase M,Takase H,Seo Y,Ohte N

更新日期：2020-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The Japan Atherosclerosis Society Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases 2012 (JAS Guidelines 2012) indicate that the management target for serum non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDLC) level is 30 mg/dL higher than that for low-density lipoprotein cholest...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Saiki Y,Otsuka T,Kato K,Kawada T

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：AIM:Although the InnovaTM self-expanding nitinol stent (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA) exhibits acceptable performance in long-term safety and efficacy when used for the treatment of femoropopliteal (FP) lesions, clinical outcomes following its implantation have not been systematically studied in real-world settin...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Tsujimura T,Takahara M,Iida O,Hiramori S,Hayakawa N,Karashima E,Miura T,Teramura M,Ichihashi K,Kojima T,Aihara H,Yamaoka T,Fujihara M,Tosaka A,Doijiri T,Mano T,Soga Y

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated resting heart rate (HR) is associated with hypertension in addition to or similar to increased incidence of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Subjects with high HR exhibit the characteristic features of insulin resistance syndrome. Sympathetic overactivity underlies this clinical condition. However, the...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Hasegawa T,Watase H

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of statin therapy on the decrease of common carotid artery intima-media thickness (CCA-IMT) compared to placebo or usual care. METHODS:A systematic search of electronic databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Center Register) up to December 2011 was performed. Two reviewers independently de...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Huang Y,Li W,Dong L,Li R,Wu Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:High density lipoprotein (HDL) and its apolipoproteins can promote cholesterol efflux from macrophage foam cells via the ATP-binding cassette transporter A1 (ABCA1), ABCG1, and scavenger receptor class B type I (SR-BI). Liver X receptors (LXRs) operate as cholesterol sensors which may protect from cholesterol overl...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Hu YW,Wang Q,Ma X,Li XX,Liu XH,Xiao J,Liao DF,Xiang J,Tang CK

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of arterial stiffness assessed using Cardio-ankle Vascular Index (CAVI) on long-term outcome after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS:A total of 387 consecutive patients (324 males; age, 64±11 years) with ACS were enrolled. We examined CAVI and brachial-an...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kirigaya J,Iwahashi N,Tahakashi H,Minamimoto Y,Gohbara M,Abe T,Akiyama E,Okada K,Matsuzawa Y,Maejima N,Hibi K,Kosuge M,Ebina T,Tamura K,Kimura K

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Changes in indexes of obesity, such as waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI), may influence some glucose metabolism-related parameters in both obese and non-obese subjects. We have investigated the impact of changes in WC and in BMI on data related to glucose metabolism over a one-year period. METHODS...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Sakamoto A,Ishizaka Y,Toda E,Nagai R,Koike K,Yamakado M,Ishizaka N

更新日期：2010-12-26 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The present study aimed to determine the epidemiological aspects of medico-legal autopsies and manifestation of coronary atherosclerosis. METHODS:This was a cross sectional study involving 222 cases recruited from National Institute of Forensic Medicine (NIFM) Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) and Department of Forensi...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Rahimi R,Singh MKC,Noor NM,Omar E,Noor SM,Mahmood MS,Abdullah N,Nawawi HM

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Aim of this study was to directly detect increased permeability of vascular lesions by magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS:A novel contrast medium with a mean hydrodynamic diameter of 100 nm was prepared from monodispersed iron colloids incorporated into micelles of block copolymers composed of polyethylene glycol...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Imai Y,Kaneko E,Asano T,Kumagai M,Ai M,Kawakami A,Kataoka K,Shimokado K

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the recent serum lipid levels in the general Japanese population and trends in their changes over the past 30 years, a nationwide survey of serum lipid levels was conducted in 39 institutes from various districts around Japan. The total number of subjects were 34,815, consisting of 20,279 men and 14,536 w...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

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更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress induced by reactive oxygen species (ROS) plays an important role in atherogenesis, and the redox state is determined by the balance between antioxidants and the ROS generating system. To defend against enhanced ROS, mammalian cells have a complex network of antioxidant enzymes such as superoxide dismu...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kobayashi S,Inoue N,Azumi H,Seno T,Hirata K,Kawashima S,Hayashi Y,Itoh H,Yokozaki H,Yokoyama M

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Myriad biological effects of leptin may lead to broad therapeutic applications for various metabolic diseases, including diabetes and its complications; however, in contrast to its anorexic effect, the molecular mechanisms underlying adipopenic and glucose-lowering effects of leptin have not been fully understood. ...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Takanashi M,Taira Y,Okazaki S,Takase S,Kimura T,Li CC,Xu PF,Noda A,Sakata I,Kumagai H,Ikeda Y,Iizuka Y,Yahagi N,Shimano H,Osuga JI,Ishibashi S,Kadowaki T,Okazaki H

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 77-year-old woman with type II diabetes mellitus was admitted to our hospital in August/ 1995 with severe hyperlipidemia. She had taken feedings through a nasogastric tube with 1000 ml (1000 kcal) of Ensureliquid daily since 1993 because of the muscle weakness after rhabdomyolysis. Her serum total cholesterol was 51...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Tanaka S,Miki T,Hsieh ST,Kim JI,Yasumoto T,Taniguchi T,Ishikawa Y,Yokoyama M

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The clinical implications of stiffness of the carotid artery (CA) have not been fully clarified in the prediction of coronary artery disease (CAD), although intima-media thickness (IMT) has been established as a surrogate marker. We examined the associations of stiffness parameter beta (ST) and IMT with concurrent...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Lee E,Emoto M,Teramura M,Tsuchikura S,Ueno H,Shinohara K,Morioka T,Mori K,Koyama H,Shoji T,Okuno Y,Inaba M,Nishizawa Y

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Statins are the main treatment for hypercholesterolemia and the cornerstone of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease prevention. Many patients taking statins report muscle-related symptoms, one of the most important causes of statin treatment discontinuation, which is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascul...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Alonso R,Cuevas A,Cafferata A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) have been shown to block matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 activity, which plays a role in atherogenesis. MMP-9 activity of macrophages is increased during foam cell formation. To investigate the contribution of ACEIs to foam cell formation, we studied the effects of ...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kojima C,Ino J,Ishii H,Nitta K,Yoshida M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent evidence suggests important roles for platelet activation in the progression of atherosclerosis. We have recently shown that P-selectin expression or the presence of platelet-monocyte aggregates, a well-characterized marker of platelet activation, is associated with carotid atherosclerosis in the general popula...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Shoji T,Koyama H,Fukumoto S,Maeno T,Yokoyama H,Shinohara K,Emoto M,Shoji T,Inaba M,Nishizawa Y

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The purpose of this study was to compare two homogeneous assays of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) with a modified beta quantification reference measurement for LDL-C (BQ-LDL), fractions of chylomicron (CM), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) by quantitative u...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Yano M,Matsunaga A,Harada S,Zhang B,Kawachi E,Tadera M,Saku K

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Up-regulation of soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L) and of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) has been found in diabetes and in patients with acute cerebral ischemia. We asked whether (i) the two molecules are similarly upregulated among non-lacunar and lacunar diabetic strokes and (ii) sCD40L and/or MCP-1 predic...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Davì G,Tuttolomondo A,Santilli F,Basili S,Ferrante E,Di Raimondo D,Pinto A,Licata G

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We now have discovered and characterized a novel multi-domain protein and classified it as a member of the LDL receptor gene family. The approximately 250 kDa membrane protein, termed LR11, highly conserved in man, rabbit and chicken, contains a cluster of 11 LDL receptor ligand binding repeats, a group of 5 LDL recep...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Yamazaki H,Bujo H,Saito Y

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Withholding effective treatment is clinically prevalent. The CEntralized Pan-Asian survey on tHE Under-treatment of hypercholeSterolemia (CEPHEUS-PA) indicated suboptimal low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal attainment in Taiwan, which may be attributable to clinical inertia. We herein analyzed the Taiw...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Wang KL,Wu CH,Wang KF,Chang CC,Chen LC,Lu TM,Lin SJ,Chiang CE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To demonstrate the clinical benefit of inhibiting intestinal cholesterol absorption, we evaluated the effects of ezetimibe on surrogate markers of cholesterol absorption and synthesis, lipid and glucose metabolism, and markers of obesity and inflammation. METHODS:A total of 120 patients with dyslipidemia (46 men; ...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Hiramitsu S,Ishiguro Y,Matsuyama H,Yamada K,Kato K,Noba M,Uemura A,Yoshida S,Matsubara Y,Kani A,Hasegawa K,Hishida H,Ozaki Y

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Receptors belonging to the low density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) superfamily play important biological roles in addition to mediating the lipoprotein metabolism. The recent discovery of a novel mosaic LDLR family member by us (Yamazaki H, Bujo H, Kusunoki J, Seimiya K, Kanaki T, Morisaki N, Schneider WJ, and Saito Y...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Bujo H,Saito Y

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Factor VII activating protease (FSAP) is a plasma serine protease involved in hemostasis and remodeling processes. Increased levels of circulating FSAP during pregnancy and in women using oral contraceptives (OCs) indicate that the hormonal status critically influences FSAP expression. In this respect, the aim of t...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Parahuleva MS,Langanke E,Hölschermann H,Parviz B,Abdallah Y,Stracke S,Tillmanns H,Kanse SM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Perilipin and adipophilin, PAT family proteins, play important roles in lipid metabolism. Although nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is initiated by hepatocyte lipidation, little is known about the relationship between these proteins and hepatocellular injury. We investigated the expressions of perilipin an...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Fujii H,Ikura Y,Arimoto J,Sugioka K,Iezzoni JC,Park SH,Naruko T,Itabe H,Kawada N,Caldwell SH,Ueda M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:CCL22, mainly synthesized by monocyte-derived alternative (M2) macrophages, belongs to the CC family of chemokines and is involved in monocyte migration and recruitment. We have previously investigated CCL22 and histamine in atherosclerosis. Here, we investigated the hypothesis that CCL22 is involved in atheroscler...

journal_title：Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis

authors： Kimura S,Noguchi H,Nanbu U,Wang KY,Sasaguri Y,Nakayama T

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00