Recent explanatory trials of the mode of action of drug therapies on lipoprotein metabolism.

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:The aim of this review is to summarize and discuss recent advances in the understanding of the physiological role of lipoprotein lipase in lipid and energy metabolism. RECENT FINDINGS:Studies on the transcriptional and the posttranscriptional level of lipoprotein lipase expression have provided new i...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Preiss-Landl K,Zimmermann R,Hämmerle G,Zechner R

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Epidemiological and clinical studies link low levels of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) with increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, genetic polymorphisms linked to HDL-C do not associate consistently with CVD risk, and randomized clinical studies of drugs that elevate HDL-C v...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Ronsein GE,Heinecke JW

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Remnant lipoproteins that persist in the bloodstream after each meal have become increasingly important contributors to atherosclerotic vascular disease, owing to the spread of overnutrition, underexertion, obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. Here, we review recent work that clarified lo...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Williams KJ,Chen K

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The science and policy of functional foods are a matter of global concern and this review provides up-to-date information about the Japanese 'food for specified health use' policy based on functional food science. RECENT FINDINGS:A great many studies on nonnutritive but physiologically functional foo...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Arai S,Yasuoka A,Abe K

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this study was to briefly summarize the contribution of the PREDIMED (PREvención con DIeta MEDiterránea) trial on cardiovascular evidence and examine in depth its groundbreaking trajectory.PREDIMED was conducted during 2003-2010 and represented the largest primary prevention trial ever test...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Fernández-Lázaro CI,Ruiz-Canela M,Martínez-González MÁ

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inhibiting effect of insulin on the mobilization of free fatty acids (FFA) from adipose tissue is halted in prevalent conditions with systemic insulin resistance. The nature and cause of this perturbation are unknown, but steroid hormones may be involved. The consequence is the creation or amplification of insulin...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Björntorp P

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The metabolic syndrome has become a leading health concern in developed countries. In the search for strategies to combat this growing problem, stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 (SCD1) inhibition has been proposed as an attractive therapeutic strategy. However, recent studies warn of potentially harmful conse...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Brown JM,Rudel LL

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apolipoprotein A-I-containing lipoproteins represent a heterogeneous group of lipoparticles. Recent studies suggest that a specific subpopulation within the lipoprotein (AI) subclass may be more effective than other lipoproteins in promoting cholesterol efflux from cells and in the different steps of reverse cholester...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Leroy A,Dallongeville J,Fruchart JC

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight the fact that regional differences in the normal arterial intima are critical to atherosclerotic lesion formation driven by systemic risk factors. RECENT FINDINGS:At arterial curvatures, bifurcations and branches unique hemodynamics influence endothelial cell signaling and gene expressio...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Cybulsky MI,Jongstra-Bilen J

更新日期：2010-10-01 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: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:The review presents recent developments in the identification of specialized proresolving mediators (SPMs) of inflammation following supplementation with n-3 fatty acids in humans. RECENT FINDINGS:A number of reports have measured SPMs in human plasma after n-3 fatty acid supplementation. Although st...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Barden AE,Mas E,Mori TA

更新日期：2016-02-01 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 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Unregulated uptake of oxidized LDL by macrophages to form foam cells is the hallmark for atherosclerosis. The paraoxonase (PON) family of enzymes plays a critical role in attenuating atherosclerotic lesion formation by hydrolyzing lipid peroxides (LOOHs) and preventing the oxidation of LDL particles a...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： White CR,Anantharamaiah GM

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Dietary and blood carotenoids, including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein/zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin, have been examined in a number of epidemiological studies in recent years for the risk of cardiovascular disease. This review assimilated the existing and recent literature on c...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Sesso HD

更新日期：2006-02-01 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:The metabolic syndrome has been emphasized as affecting an important subset of individuals at high risk for cardiovascular disease leading the National Cholesterol Educational Program Adult Treatment Panel III in highlighting awareness of insulin-resistance syndrome. Insulin resistance is thought to b...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Perseghin G

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The discovery of Niemann-Pick C1-like 1 (NPC1L1) and ezetimibe, a drug that lowers intestinal cholesterol absorption, has contributed to the recognition of the intestine as an important organ in whole-body cholesterol homeostasis. Unfortunately, the majority of the studies on NPC1L1 have been conducte...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Pramfalk C,Jiang ZY,Parini P

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most of the LDL receptor family members recognize apolipoprotein E. The structures of the VLDL receptor, and recently identified apolipoprotein E receptor 2, closely resemble the LDL receptor. Recent studies have demonstrated that the VLDL receptor is responsible for the reproduction of premammalian species by mediati...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Yamamoto T,Bujo H

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review discusses recent progress in the role of ATP-binding cassette proteins ABCG5 and G8 in dietary sterol absorption, excretion and pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. RECENT FINDINGS Identification of the genetic defect(s) underlying sitosterolemia has led to a renewed interest in the me...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Klett EL,Patel S

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Familial hypercholesterolaemia is a hereditary disorder of lipoprotein metabolism which causes a lifelong increase in LDL-C levels resulting in premature coronary heart disease. The present review looks at some of the recent literature on how molecular methods can be used to assist in the definitive d...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Graham CA,Latten MJ,Hart PJ

更新日期：2017-08-01 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: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:Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and calcific aortic valve stenosis. We review recent studies that highlight Lp(a) in CVD and calcific aortic valve stenosis and propose pathways to clinical registration of Lp(a)-lowering agents. RECENT FINDINGS:Over the last fe...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Hung MY,Tsimikas S

更新日期：2014-12-01 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：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: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: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