Hyperlipidaemia associated with genetic variation in the apolipoprotein B gene.

abstract：:Niemann-Pick type C (NPC) is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disease. Fibroblasts from individuals with Niemann-Pick type C exhibit defective intracellular cholesterol transport. Linkage analysis has led to the recent cloning of the NPC1 gene on human chromosome 18, which is the major disease locus. Analysis ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Liscum L,Klansek JJ

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize recent advances towards an understanding of the three-dimensional structures of the apolipoprotein components of HDL with a specific focus on high resolution models of apolipoprotein A-I. RECENT FINDINGS:Since the primary sequence was first reported, various models have been advanced for...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Davidson WS,Silva RA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To assess factors that promote atherogenesis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Also, to determine how control of inflammation with conventional and biological antirheumatic drugs affects cardiovascular risk. RECENT FINDINGS:An excess risk of CVD occurs early in the RA dis...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Mirjafari H,Al-Husain A,Bruce IN

更新日期：2011-08-01 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:Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which subendothelial infiltration of lipoproteins leads to inflamed lesions in arteries. Despite improvements in secondary prevention, most cardiovascular events cannot be avoided with current therapies. This review focuses on novel mechanistic insi...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Gisterå A,Ketelhuth DFJ

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：:The ability of the apolipoprotein E-deficient mouse to develop spontaneous atherosclerosis, which resembles the human process, is an excellent model in which to assess the impact of dietary factors. This review discusses the role of several nutrients in the development of atherosclerosis and the mechanisms through whi...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Osada J,Joven J,Maeda N

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize the therapeutic strategies to inhibit PCSK9 and to describe the main results obtained in phase I and II trials with monoclonal antibodies targeting PCSK9. RECENT FINDINGS:Among the various approaches for PCSK9 inhibition, human data are only available for inhibition of PCSK9 binding to L...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Farnier M

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antithrombotic therapy has assumed a central role in the therapy of the acute coronary syndromes and chronic coronary artery disease. The theoretical rationale for antithrombotic therapy, and the established and evolving roles of antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants in coronary disease are reviewed. Emphasis is focu...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Di Salvo TG,Fuster V

更新日期：1994-08-01 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: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：:The Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study showed that a 35% decrease in LDL-cholesterol was accompanied by a 42% reduction in coronary mortality. Even if the period of time is longer than 1 year for the divergence of survival curves in the simvastatin and placebo groups there are reasons to believe that the benefici...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Olsson AG,Pedersen T,Bergdahl B

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The current review considers what we have learnt from the clinical outcome trials with the cetrapibs; the inhibitors of cholesteryl ester transfer protein that increase HDL cholesterol levels; torcetrapib, dalcetrapib, evacetrapib and anacetrapib. RECENT FINDINGS:Although an off-target increase in bl...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Doggrell SA

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is increasingly recognized that profound metabolic changes occur in activated myeloid cells, which shape their inflammatory phenotype and cellular functions. The purpose of this review is to summarize the accumulating evidence that major metabolic adaptations occur in monocytes and macrophages in t...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Riksen NP,Stienstra R

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Inflammation has been widely acknowledged to contribute throughout all stages of atherogenesis. However, these recent advances in our understanding have not been translated into clinical practice in which the mainstay of treatment is still lipid-targeted therapy. This review provides an overview of pr...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： van der Valk FM,van Wijk DF,Stroes ES

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：: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: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：: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：:Coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in the developed world. Current surgical and pharmacological interventions are essentially palliative and interest in preventive strategies, particularly through nutrition and avoidance of tobacco has increased in recent years. Basic scientific, clinical and epidemi...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Graham IM,O'Callaghan P

更新日期：2000-12-01 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: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:The absolute level of HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) may not be the only criterion contributing to their antiatherothrombotic effects. This review focuses on evidence in support of the concept that HDL-bound sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) plays a role in different HDL atheroprotective properties and may repre...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Egom EE,Mamas MA,Soran H

更新日期：2013-08-01 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：:Low folate intake is an important determinant of elevated blood levels of homocysteine. Because elevated homocysteine has been shown to be a possible graded risk factor for CHD, sufficient folate intake may be important in the prevention of CHD. The magnitude of the association between folate and CHD is consistent wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Verhoef P,Stampfer MJ,Rimm EB

更新日期：1998-02-01 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：:The metabolism of chylomicrons and their remnants is a highly facilitated route to distribute energy from the diet for storage in adipose tissue or immediate use in the muscles. It has been proposed that chylomicron remnants are atherogenic, and a delayed clearance of chylomicron remnants seems to be associated with c...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Karpe F,Hamsten A

更新日期：1995-06-01 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：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: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