Exercise and fat accumulation in the human liver.

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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bile acid sequestrants (BAS) have been used for more than 50 years in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. The last decade, bile acids are emerging as integrated regulators of metabolism via induction of various signal transduction pathways. Consequently, BAS treatment may exert unexpected side-effe...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Out C,Groen AK,Brufau G

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update on clinical trials of gene therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease published since 1 August 2001 and summarize the general advantages and potential problems of gene transfer in these disorders. RECENT FINDINGS:There are two major areas in which gene therapy has entered...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Freedman SB

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The effects of hormone-replacement therapy on cardiovascular risk factors are examined. In an attempt to explain the results of recent randomized controlled trials in which no benefit of hormone-replacement therapy for postmenopausal women has been observed, RECENT FINDINGS:Changes in lipoproteins in...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Seed M,Knopp RH

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The nine members of the proprotein convertase family play major physiological roles during development and in the adult, and their dysregulation leads to various diseases. The primary objective of this article is to review recent findings on the clinical importance of some of these convertases concent...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Seidah NG,Chrétien M,Mbikay M

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH) is a rare disorder associated with early atherosclerotic disease due to impairment of the LDL receptor (LDLR) pathway. Because of their molecular defect, current treatment options have limited success in bringing HoFH patient to LDL-C target and morbidit...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Bajaj A,Cuchel M

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Current data suggest that proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitors may affect many metabolic pathways beyond lowering LDL cholesterol. The aim of the present manuscript is to present these so-called pleiotropic effects of PCSK9 inhibitors. RECENT FINDINGS:PCSK9 may affect the ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Filippatos TD,Christopoulou EC,Elisaf MS

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome is a disorder of morphogenesis resulting from an enzymatic defect in the last step of cholesterol metabolism (reduction of 7-dehydrocholesterol). Analysis of the defective gene and identification of mutations therein have paved the way for the study of the molecular genetics of the disor...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Fitzky BU,Glossmann H,Utermann G,Moebius FF

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hepatic steatosis is a leading cause of adult and paediatric liver disease and is inextricably linked to obesity, insulin resistance and cardiovascular disease. Here we summarize our current understanding of the role of the patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing 3 gene (PNPLA3) in hepatic steato...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Romeo S,Huang-Doran I,Baroni MG,Kotronen A

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is well accepted that LDLs and its modified form oxidized-LDL (ox-LDL) play a major role in the development of atherosclerosis and foam cell formation. Whereas the majority of these cells have been demonstrated to be derived from macrophages, smooth muscle cells (SMCs) give rise to a significant nu...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Chaabane C,Coen M,Bochaton-Piallat ML

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Oxidized LDL (oxLDL) contributes to many atherogenic steps in the vascular wall, but the significance of oxLDL in circulating blood remains unclear. Recent progress in procedures for measuring both human and murine oxLDL has provided growing evidence of the importance of circulating oxLDL. RECENT FIN...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Ishigaki Y,Oka Y,Katagiri H

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apolipoprotein E has key functions in lipoprotein metabolism, and polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein E gene are associated with distinct lipoprotein patterns. The possibility of gene-nutrient interactions for apolipoprotein E has been addressed in many studies. Although results have generally been mixed, the indicati...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Rubin J,Berglund L

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Alterations in the gut microbiome composition or function are associated with risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases, including hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. Based on recent evidence that also oral medications used to treat these conditions could alter the gut microbiome compositi...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Balvers M,van den Born BH,Levin E,Nieuwdorp M

更新日期：2021-02-01 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: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:The interest for the human HDL system was recently revived by the identification of the ABCA1 as a critical component in the formation and maintenance of plasma HDL levels. The present review focuses on recent progress in our understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying HDL biogenesis pathways. R...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Krimbou L,Marcil M,Genest J

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatic gene therapy for the treatment of dyslipidemia is an area of active investigation. A substantial body of data indicates that the transfer of various lipid-lowering genes to the liver is an effective method of restoring normal plasma lipids in animal models of dyslipidemia. Most studies have used adenoviral vec...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Oka K,Davis AR,Chan L

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:As the incidence of obesity and the metabolic syndrome has increased, research has focused on the importance of the endocannabinoid system in the brain and peripheral tissues. Rimonabant, an inverse agonist of the CB1 receptor is being used therapeutically. This review presents recent advances in endo...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Jesudason D,Wittert G

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cardiovascular risk scoring is incorporated in guidelines and recommended for targeting preventive treatment. Evidence is required on the most appropriate method, its accuracy in a given population, and its effectiveness in favourably influencing clinical behaviour and health outcomes. RECENT FINDING...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Beswick A,Brindle P

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose is to evaluate recent findings concerning dietary fats and the risk of coronary heart disease. Monounsaturated fatty acids are often regarded as healthy, and many have recommended their consumption instead of saturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Support for the benefits o...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Lada AT,Rudel LL

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rather than a link in a causal chain leading to hypertension, insulin resistance and resultant hyperinsulinemia may be 'spokes on a wheel', with central or visceral obesity as the postulated hub of the wheel. Hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia and high density lipoprotein cholesterol are depicted as other spokes. Newl...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Hopkins PN,Hunt SC,Wu LL,Williams GH,Williams RR

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Lipoprotein metabolism and the role of apolipoprotein E in the pathogenesis of dysbetalipoproteinemia. RECENT FINDINGS:Remnant lipoproteins, modulated by lifestyle and genetic factors, are atherogenic. Dysbetalipoproteinemia could be viewed as a monogenic disorder of remnant metabolism. SUMMARY:Elev...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Marais D

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is well recognized that adipose tissue in obesity is characterized by macrophage accumulation and local inflammation. This review summarizes current evidence regarding dietary cholesterol on adipose tissue macrophage accrual, systemic inflammation and its potential link to atherosclerosis. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Subramanian S,Chait A

更新日期：2009-02-01 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:Endocannabinoids are defined as endogenous agonists of cannabinoid receptors, that is, of the two G-protein-coupled receptors for the Cannabis psychoactive principle Delta-tetra-hydrocannabinol. Two such endogenous mediators have been most thoroughly studied so far: anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycer...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Di Marzo V,Petrosino S

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review the recent studies on intensive glucose control and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in type 2 diabetes, to discuss potential reasons for discordant results among recent trials, and to comment on implications for clinical practice. RECENT FINDINGS:Three large randomized controlled t...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Park L,Wexler D

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：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:Recent findings suggesting that cannabinoid receptors are potential targets for the treatment of atherosclerosis are reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS:Cannabinoids, such as Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the major psychoactive compound of marijuana, their synthetic analogs and endogenous cannabinoid ligands, p...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Steffens S,Mach F

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00