Bile acid sequestrants: more than simple resins.

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

abstract：:The most likely cholesterol-raising factors in unfiltered coffee are kahweol and cafestol. Different brewing methods alter the concentrations of these diterpenes and have caused discrepant results in studies from different parts of the world. The effect of tea on the risk of coronary heart disease is much less clear b...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Thelle DS

更新日期：1995-02-01 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: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: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: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will summarize recent evidence demonstrating that biologically active phospholipid oxidation products modulate inflammatory reactions. RECENT FINDINGS:Structural identification of new biologically active oxidized phospholipids and the finding that they can also be formed at inflammatory s...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Leitinger N

更新日期：2003-10-01 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

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hypertriglyceridemia occurs mainly because of metabolic disorders secondary to diabetes, alcohol intake, and/or overweight. Genetic factors have also been clearly identified in most severe cases. Triglycerides are generally considered as 'bystanders' for cardiovascular diseases. However, biological an...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Huet F,Roubille C,Roubille F

更新日期：2019-08-01 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：:The cytokines interleukin-1 and tumor necrosis factor contribute to the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases and, potentially, to atherogenesis. The synthesis of these cytokines in humans can be suppressed by oral intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. This mechanism may contribute to the beneficial effect of lon...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Endres S,von Schacky C

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Capsaicin and its nonpungent analog (capsinoids) are known to be food ingredients that increase energy expenditure and decrease body fat. This article reviews the role of brown adipose tissue (BAT) for the thermogenic effect of these compounds in humans and proposes the possibility of some other antio...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Saito M,Yoneshiro T

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We review stable isotope tracer studies of apolipoprotein B-100 (apoB) kinetics concerning genetic polymorphisms and mutations that affect human lipoprotein metabolism. RECENT FINDINGS:In obese men, the allelic combination of the apoB signal peptide, SP24, and cholesteryl ester transfer protein, CETP...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Ng TW,Ooi EM,Watts GF,Chan DC,Barrett PH

更新日期：2010-04-01 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:The antioxidant activity of high-density lipoprotein is largely due to the paraoxonase 1 located on it. Experiments with transgenic paraoxonase 1 knock-out mice indicate the potential for this enzyme to protect against atherogenesis. This effect of high-density lipoprotein in decreasing low-density li...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Mackness B,Durrington PN,Mackness MI

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Use of suitable animal models is essential for investigation of the mechanisms underlying cardiac events and development of the therapeutic strategies; however, ideal animal models that can recapitulate human coronary atherosclerosis and subsequent acute myocardial infarction are still lacking. In thi...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Shiomi M,Fan J

更新日期：2008-12-01 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:Studies have shown the three-member paraoxonase (PON) multigene family to be involved in the development of a large variety of diseases with an inflammatory component. Environmental factors such as lifestyle-related factors differ widely between populations and it is important to consider that their i...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Mahrooz A,Mackness M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Randomized clinical trials provide strong evidence that pharmacological elevation of HDL-cholesterol (HDL-C) fails to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in statin-treated humans. It is thus critical to identify new metrics that capture HDL's cardioprotective effects. RECENT FINDINGS:We review r...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Hutchins PM,Heinecke JW

更新日期：2015-10-01 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:The goal of this review is to provide an update on the most recent and relevant findings in the area of genotype-phenotype associations as well as the relationships between genetic factors and cardiovascular disease risk markers and events. In addition, emphasis will be placed on the methodological pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Visvikis-Siest S,Marteau JB

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The microsomal triglyceride transfer protein is necessary for the assembly and secretion of lipoproteins containing apolipoprotein B. During the past year, significant progress has been made towards understanding the role of microsomal triglyceride transfer protein in lipoprotein assembly at both a cellular and molecu...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Gordon DA

更新日期：1997-06-01 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:The purpose of this review is to present recent information on lipid lowering in diabetes mellitus. New information from randomized clinical trials will be discussed together with implications for clinical practice. Residual risk persists despite statin therapy and additional approaches, particularly ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Betteridge DJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 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:Chronic consumption of fructose and fructose-containing sugars leads to dyslipidemia. Apolipoprotein (apo) CIII is strongly associated with elevated levels of triglycerides and cardiovascular disease risk. We reviewed the effects of fructose consumption on apoCIII levels and the role of apoCIII in fru...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Hieronimus B,Stanhope KL

更新日期：2020-02-01 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 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:mAbs targeting proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) have the potential to become groundbreaking therapies for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. However, one major drawback of mAb-based therapy for a chronic condition like dyslipidemia is its relatively high cost. This review summ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Chackerian B,Remaley A

更新日期：2016-08-01 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