Hepatic Niemann-Pick C1-like 1.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Although the role for microRNAs (miRNAs) in regulating multiple physiological processes including apoptosis, cell differentiation, and cancer is well established, the importance of these tiny RNAs in regulating lipid metabolism has only recently been uncovered. This review summarizes the evidence for ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Fernández-Hernando C,Suárez Y,Rayner KJ,Moore KJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Response to statin treatment can vary widely from person to person as a result of inherited traits (genotype) and acquired characteristics such as obesity (phenotype). The aim of this review is to describe what is known about factors that determine a patient's response, and to offer a mechanism to exp...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Caslake MJ,Packard CJ

更新日期：2004-08-01 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: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：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：:The present review summarizes recent advances in the transcriptional regulation of the human apolipoprotein genes, focusing mostly, but not exclusively, on in-vivo studies and signaling mechanisms that affect apolipoprotein gene transcription. An attempt is made to explain how interactions of transcription factors tha...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Zannis VI,Kan HY,Kritis A,Zanni EE,Kardassis D

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Over the past two decades serious efforts has been invested in the search for genes that predispose to common obesity, but progress has been slow and success limited. Genome-wide association, however, has revived optimism. Here we review recent advances in the field of obesity genetics and discuss the...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Li S,Loos RJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Fatty acid transport proteins are a family of proteins involved in fatty acid uptake and activation. This review summarizes recent progress in elucidating the function of fatty acid transport proteins. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent experiments clearly establish FATP1 as a regulated fatty acid transporter in...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Gimeno RE

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the last 2 years, significant advances in the understanding of HDL particle structure and the associations between particle structure, function, and atherosclerosis have been made. We will review and provide clinical and epidemiological context to these recent advances. RECENT FINDINGS:Several rec...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Wilkins JT,Seckler HS

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Angiogenesis and inflammation are important features in atherosclerotic plaque destabilization. The transcription factors hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha and Notch are key regulators of angiogenesis. In addition, hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha has been linked to regulation of inflammatory processes a...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Ruas JL,Lendahl U,Poellinger L

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The number of deaths associated with cardiovascular disease remains high, despite great advances in treating the associated high levels of cholesterol. The main underlying pathology of cardiovascular disease is atherosclerosis, which is recognized as a chronic autoimmune-like inflammatory disease. Hen...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Douna H,Kuiper J

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Inherited lipodystrophies are rare autosomal recessive and dominant disorders characterized by selective, but variable, loss of adipose tissue. Marked hypertriglyceridemia is a common feature of these disorders and highlights the role of adipose tissue in lipid homeostasis. In the last decade, advance...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Simha V,Garg A

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The initial step of reverse cholesterol transport, the efflux of cell cholesterol into the extracellular fluid, has received much attention over the past year. Some studies have provided insights into the mechanism of cholesterol efflux and others have focused on the identity of the extracellular acceptors of cell cho...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Barter PJ,Rye KA

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recently revised guidelines for cholesterol management in Europe and the USA have focused attention on triglycerides and HDL cholesterol as risk factors for coronary heart disease. In the present review, I shall discuss therapeutic considerations in the treatment of patients with hypertriglyceridemia or low HDL ch...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Larsen ML

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recent discovery of a second estrogen receptor subtype, estrogen receptor-beta, may significantly advance our understanding of tissue specific effects of estrogenic compounds, both natural and synthetic. Although specific effects mediated by estrogen receptor beta in vivo remain to be elucidated, hypothetically th...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Cassidy A

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review how leveraging familial hypercholesterolemia registries can impact molecular genetic research and precision medicine. RECENT FINDINGS:Familial hypercholesterolemia is both much more common and more phenotypically heterogeneous than previously thought with some evidence for significant genot...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Kindt I,Mata P,Knowles JW

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide and it has overlapping pathogenesis with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Reviewed here are recent advances in understanding the contribution of diet and selected nutrients to NAFLD. RECENT FINDINGS:To und...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Vos MB

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) maintains cellular metabolic homeostasis by coordinating protein synthesis, secretion activities, lipid biosynthesis and calcium (Ca²⁺) storage. In this review, we will discuss how altered ER homeostasis contributes to dysregulation of hepatic lipid metabolism and contri...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Wang S,Kaufman RJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 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:To examine the role of gut microbiota in the regulation of host energy homeostasis and its role in the pathogenesis of obesity, diabetes and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). RECENT FINDINGS:Experimental models highlight several mechanisms connecting gut microbiota to host energy metabolism: ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Musso G,Gambino R,Cassader M

更新日期：2010-02-01 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：:Basic research has provided strong evidence that oxidation of LDL plays an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Several mechanisms have been identified which can lead to LDL oxidation in vivo. Clinical and epidemiological studies have provided circumstantial evidence that oxidized LDL, as measured by...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Ylä-Herttuala S

更新日期：1998-08-01 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:Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and especially its inflammatory variant nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) have become a major challenge to healthcare systems worldwide because of the increasing prevalence of its major risk factors obesity and type 2 diabetes, which are closely linked to overeating, ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Schattenberg JM,Schuppan D

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review describes recent advances that have been made in the separation of HDL subfractions by physicochemical and immunological methods and the relationship between the particles obtained by the different procedures. The metabolic interconversions that occur as a result of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Skinner ER

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:HDLs possess several physiological activities that may explain their antiatherosclerotic properties. Among them, the most relevant is the ability of HDL to promote the efflux of excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for excretion. RECENT FINDINGS:The ability of HDL to promote choles...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Norata GD,Pirillo A,Catapano AL

更新日期：2011-10-01 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:We will discuss the diverse roles of lipoprotein receptors that contribute to the maintenance and integrity of the vascular wall. RECENT FINDINGS:Lipoprotein receptors function not only as transporters for cholesterol and other lipids. They also act as sensors and signal transducers through which the...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Herz J,Hui DY

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Regulation of cholesterol homeostasis is a complex interplay of a multitude of metabolic pathways situated in different organs. The liver plays a central role and has received most attention of the research community. In this review, we discuss recent progress in the understanding of the emerging role...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： van der Velde AE,Brufau G,Groen AK

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