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: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: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: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: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: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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will provide an update on the structure of GPIHBP1, a 28-kDa glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored glycoprotein, and its role in the lipolytic processing of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins. RECENT FINDINGS:Gpihbp1 knockout mice on a chow diet have milky plasma and plasma triglyceride level...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Beigneux AP,Weinstein MM,Davies BS,Gin P,Bensadoun A,Fong LG,Young SG

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The cell death-inducing DFF45-like effector (CIDE) family proteins, comprising three members, Cidea, Cideb, and Fsp27 (Cidec), have emerged as important regulators for various aspects of metabolism. This review summarizes our current understanding about the physiological roles of CIDE proteins, their ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Gong J,Sun Z,Li P

更新日期：2009-04-01 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 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: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:To discuss crucial cues (chemokines, adhesion molecules and pharmacological means) that guide and control the context-specific mobilization, recruitment and fate of circulating progenitor cells in arterial repair and plaque stability. RECENT FINDINGS:The mobilization and recruitment of bone marrow de...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Hristov M,Weber C

更新日期：2008-10-01 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: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: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:Adipose tissue is an essential, highly dynamic and metabolically active tissue that vigorously communicates to support its primary function: the storage of lipids. It performs this function to secure energy supply and prevent lipotoxicity. Adipose tissue is essential for maintaining a healthy glucose ...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Keijer J,van Schothorst EM

更新日期：2008-02-01 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:Mesenchymal stem cells (or multipotent stromal cells) are emerging as a potent cell type for cardiac cell therapy. This review describes the potential of cardiac mesenchymal stem cell therapy, but also highlights some recently discovered less favorable mesenchymal stem cell characteristics. RECENT FI...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Atsma DE,Fibbe WE,Rabelink TJ

更新日期：2007-12-01 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:This review addresses how, in atherosclerosis or systemic inflammation, HDL can lose its usual atheroprotective characteristics and even paradoxically assume proinflammatory properties. RECENT FINDINGS:Specific chemical and structural changes within HDL particles can impede reverse cholesterol transp...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Ansell BJ,Fonarow GC,Fogelman AM

更新日期：2007-08-01 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: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:Phytosterols and stanols are plant derivatives that compete with cholesterol for intestinal absorption and thereby lower serum cholesterol concentrations. They have been developed as food additives to help lower serum cholesterol but there is concern that these additives could inadvertently increase c...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： John S,Sorokin AV,Thompson PD

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of the Fenofibrate Intervention and Event Lowering in Diabetes (FIELD) study was to provide valuable information on the ability of fibrates to reduce cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes. The purpose of this review is to analyse results from FIELD and to see whether they may lead to modify t...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Vergès B

更新日期：2006-12-01 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: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 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：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：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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme-A reductase inhibitors, or statins, have been shown to reduce cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among a wide spectrum of patients with established atherosclerotic vascular disease. Mounting experimental and clinical evidence also suggest a potential benefit...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Pham M,Oka RK,Giacomini JC

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review examines recent evidence proposing that lipids and lipoproteins can act as nuclear factors regulating chromatin structure. These novel data broaden our understanding of the mechanisms by which lipoproteins can affect basic biological phenomena such as transcription, genome stability, and c...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Zaina S,Døssing KB,Lindholm MW,Lund G

更新日期：2005-10-01 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: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:This review covers recent developments in microarray studies in the field of atherogenesis research. RECENT FINDINGS:During the past year microarrays have been applied to the analysis of pathogenic mechanisms of several atherosclerosis risk factors, including ageing, hypertension, obesity, and cytome...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Tuomisto TT,Ylä-Herttuala S

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Isomeric fatty acids have the same number of carbon and hydrogen atoms, but may have distinct metabolic and health effects. Two well-known examples of isomeric fatty acids are cis and trans monounsaturated fatty acids, and conjugated isomers of linoleic acid (CLA). The purpose of this review is to sum...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Mensink RP

更新日期：2005-02-01 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：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:This review highlights the recent key advances in our understanding of the role of phospholipid transfer protein in lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. RECENT FINDINGS:The overexpression of human phospholipid transfer protein in mice is associated with an increase in atherosclerosis. This is consistent...

journal_title：Current opinion in lipidology

authors： Albers JJ,Cheung MC

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00