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Williams KJ. Eradicating Atherosclerotic Events by Targeting Early Subclinical Disease: It Is Time to Retire the Therapeutic Paradigm of Too Much, Too Late. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2024; 44:48-64. [PMID: 37970716 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.123.320065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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Recent decades have seen spectacular advances in understanding and managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, but paradoxically, clinical progress has stalled. Residual risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events is particularly vexing, given recognized lifestyle interventions and powerful modern medications. Why? Atherosclerosis begins early in life, yet clinical trials and mechanistic studies often emphasize terminal, end-stage plaques, meaning on the verge of causing heart attacks and strokes. Thus, current clinical evidence drives us to emphasize aggressive treatments that are delayed until patients already have advanced arterial disease. I call this paradigm "too much, too late." This brief review covers exciting efforts that focus on preventing, or finding and treating, arterial disease before its end-stage. Also included are specific proposals to establish a new evidence base that could justify intensive short-term interventions (induction-phase therapy) to treat subclinical plaques that are early enough perhaps to heal. If we can establish that such plaques are actionable, then broad screening to find them in early midlife individuals would become imperative-and achievable. You have a lump in your coronaries! can motivate patients and clinicians. We must stop thinking of a heart attack as a disease. The real disease is atherosclerosis. In my opinion, an atherosclerotic heart attack is a medical failure. It is a manifestation of longstanding arterial disease that we had allowed to progress to its end-stage, despite knowing that atherosclerosis begins early in life and despite the availability of remarkably safe and highly effective therapies. The field needs a transformational advance to shift the paradigm out of end-stage management and into early interventions that hold the possibility of eradicating the clinical burden of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, currently the biggest killer in the world. We urgently need a new evidence base to redirect our main focus from terminal, end-stage atherosclerosis to earlier, and likely reversible, human arterial disease.
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- Kevin Jon Williams
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Department of Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, PA
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Bonaterra GA, Bender K, Wilhelm B, Schwarzbach H, Metz S, Kelber O, Weiser D, Metz J, Kinscherf R. Effect of cholesterol re-supplementation and atorvastatin on plaque composition in the thoracic aorta of New Zealand white rabbits. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2020; 20:420. [PMID: 32942987 PMCID: PMC7499881 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-020-01703-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Effects of re-supplementation of a cholesterol-enriched diet (CEDrs) on size, cholesterol content and morphology of already existing plaques are not known to date. METHODS A group of rabbits received standard chow (SC) for 6 weeks ("negative control"; for plasma lipid measurements only). Group I-IV received 2% CED (induction) for 6 weeks; thereafter, groups II-IV have been fed a SC (= cholesterol withdrawal) for 68 weeks. Afterwards, feeding of groups II-IV was continued as follows: Group II - 10 weeks SC, group III - 4 weeks 0.5% CED (~re-supplementation), afterwards 6 weeks SC (~withdrawal again); group IV - 4 weeks 0.5% CED (re-supplementation) + atorvastatin (2.5 mg/kg body weight/day), afterwards 6 weeks SC (~withdrawal again) + atorvastatin. Plasma lipids, but also plaque size, morphology and cholesterol contents of thoracic aortas were quantified. RESULTS After CEDrs, plasma cholesterol levels were increased. However, after withdrawal of CEDrs, plasma cholesterol levels decreased, whereas the cholesterol content of the thoracic aorta was increased in comparison with the group without CEDrs. Plaque size remained unaffected. Atorvastatin application did not change plasma cholesterol level, cholesterol content of the thoracic aorta and plaque size in comparison with the group without drug treatment. However, atorvastatin treatment increased the density of macrophages (MΦ) compared with the group without treatment, with a significant correlation between densities of MΦ (Mac-1+) and apoptotic (TUNEL+; TP53+), antigen-presenting (HLA-DR+) or oxidatively stressed (SOD2+) cells. CONCLUSIONS In rabbits with already existing plaques, CEDrs affects plaque morphology and cellular composition, but not plaque size. Despite missing effects on plasma cholesterol levels, cholesterol content of the thoracic aorta and size of already existing atherosclerotic plaques, atorvastatin treatment transforms the already existing lesions to a more active form, which may accelerate the remodelling to a more stable plaque.
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- G A Bonaterra
- Department of Medical Cell Biology, University of Marburg, 35032, Marburg, Germany.
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology III, University of Heidelberg, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, University of Marburg, 35032, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, University of Marburg, 35032, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Technical University, 81675, Munich, Germany
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- Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk, 64295, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Steigerwald Arzneimittelwerk, 64295, Darmstadt, Germany
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- Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology III, University of Heidelberg, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medical Cell Biology, University of Marburg, 35032, Marburg, Germany
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Ruuth M, Nguyen SD, Vihervaara T, Hilvo M, Laajala TD, Kondadi PK, Gisterå A, Lähteenmäki H, Kittilä T, Huusko J, Uusitupa M, Schwab U, Savolainen MJ, Sinisalo J, Lokki ML, Nieminen MS, Jula A, Perola M, Ylä-Herttula S, Rudel L, Öörni A, Baumann M, Baruch A, Laaksonen R, Ketelhuth DFJ, Aittokallio T, Jauhiainen M, Käkelä R, Borén J, Williams KJ, Kovanen PT, Öörni K. Susceptibility of low-density lipoprotein particles to aggregate depends on particle lipidome, is modifiable, and associates with future cardiovascular deaths. Eur Heart J 2019; 39:2562-2573. [PMID: 29982602 PMCID: PMC6047440 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Aims Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles cause atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) through their retention, modification, and accumulation within the arterial intima. High plasma concentrations of LDL drive this disease, but LDL quality may also contribute. Here, we focused on the intrinsic propensity of LDL to aggregate upon modification. We examined whether inter-individual differences in this quality are linked with LDL lipid composition and coronary artery disease (CAD) death, and basic mechanisms for plaque growth and destabilization. Methods and results We developed a novel, reproducible method to assess the susceptibility of LDL particles to aggregate during lipolysis induced ex vivo by human recombinant secretory sphingomyelinase. Among patients with an established CAD, we found that the presence of aggregation-prone LDL was predictive of future cardiovascular deaths, independently of conventional risk factors. Aggregation-prone LDL contained more sphingolipids and less phosphatidylcholines than did aggregation-resistant LDL. Three interventions in animal models to rationally alter LDL composition lowered its susceptibility to aggregate and slowed atherosclerosis. Similar compositional changes induced in humans by PCSK9 inhibition or healthy diet also lowered LDL aggregation susceptibility. Aggregated LDL in vitro activated macrophages and T cells, two key cell types involved in plaque progression and rupture. Conclusion Our results identify the susceptibility of LDL to aggregate as a novel measurable and modifiable factor in the progression of human ASCVD.
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- Maija Ruuth
- Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory, Wihuri Research Institute, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland.,Research Programs Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, P.O. Box 63, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory, Wihuri Research Institute, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Zora Biosciences, Biologinkuja 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Tukholmankatu 8, P.O. Box 20, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Turku, Vesilinnantie 5, 20014 University of Turku, Finland
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, SU Sahlgrenska, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Solna 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory, Wihuri Research Institute, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory, Wihuri Research Institute, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland.,Institute of Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, P.O. Box 100, 70029 Kuopio, Finland
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- Research Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Oulu, Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, P.O. Box 8000, 90014, Oulu, Finland.,Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, P.O. Box 8000, 90014 Oulu, Finland
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- Heart and Lung Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 4, P.O. Box 340, 00029 Helsinki, Finland
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- Transplantation Laboratory, Medicum, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 3, P.O. Box 21, 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Heart and Lung Center, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 4, P.O. Box 340, 00029 Helsinki, Finland
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- Genomics and Biomarkers Unit, Department of Health, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Genomics and Biomarkers Unit, Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, 00271 Helsinki, Finland
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- Genomics and Biomarkers Unit, Department of Health, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Genomics and Biomarkers Unit, Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, 00271 Helsinki, Finland.,Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland and Diabetes and Obesity Research Program, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, P.O. Box 63, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine, A.I. Virtanen Institute for Molecular Sciences, University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonranta 1, P.O. Box 1627, 70211 Kuopio, Finland.,Heart Center and Gene Therapy Unit, Kuopio University Hospital, Puijonlaaksontie 2, P.O. Box 100, 70029 Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Biochemistry Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA
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- Information Systems, Åbo Akademi University, Fänriksgatan 3A, 20500 Turku, Finland
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- Meilahti Clinical Proteomics Core Facility, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Haartmaninkatu 8, P.O. Box 63, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Genentech Research and Early Development, 1 DNA Way Mailstop 258A, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA
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- Zora Biosciences, Biologinkuja 1, 02150 Espoo, Finland.,Finnish Cardiovascular Research Center, University of Tampere, Kalevantie 4, 33100 Tampere, Finland.,Finnish Clinical Biobank Tampere, University Hospital of Tampere, Arvo Ylpön katu 6, 33520 Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Medicine, Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Solna 171 76 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland (FIMM), University of Helsinki, Tukholmankatu 8, P.O. Box 20, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.,Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Turku, Vesilinnantie 5, 20014 University of Turku, Finland
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- Genomics and Biomarkers Unit, Department of Health, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Genomics and Biomarkers Unit, Mannerheimintie 166, P.O. Box 30, 00271 Helsinki, Finland.,Minerva Foundation Institute for Medical Research, Tukholmankatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Viikinkaari 1, P.O. Box 65, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland.,Helsinki University Lipidomics Unit, Helsinki Institute for Life Science (HiLIFE), Viikinkaari 1, P.O. Box 65, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, SU Sahlgrenska, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, SU Sahlgrenska, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory, Wihuri Research Institute, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland
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- Atherosclerosis Research Laboratory, Wihuri Research Institute, Haartmaninkatu 8, 00290 Helsinki, Finland.,Molecular and Integrative Biosciences Research Programme, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Helsinki, Viikinkaari 1, P.O. Box 65, 00014 University of Helsinki, Finland
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Effects of Pharmacological Thermogenic Adipocyte Activation on Metabolism and Atherosclerotic Plaque Regression. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11020463. [PMID: 30813320 PMCID: PMC6412269 DOI: 10.3390/nu11020463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 02/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Thermogenic adipocytes burn nutrients in order to produce heat. Upon activation, brown adipose tissue (BAT) clears vast amounts of lipids and glucose from the circulation and thus substantially lowers plasma lipid levels. As a consequence, BAT activation protects from the development of atherosclerosis. However, it is unclear if pharmacologic activation of BAT can be exploited therapeutically to reduce plaque burden in established atherosclerotic disease. Here we study the impact of thermogenic adipose tissues on plaque regression in a mouse model of atherosclerosis. Thermogenic adipocytes in atherosclerotic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor (LDLR)-deficient mice were pharmacologically activated by dietary CL316,243 (CL) treatment for 4 weeks and the outcomes on metabolically active tissues, plasma lipids and atherosclerosis were analyzed. While the chronic activation of thermogenic adipocytes reduced adiposity, increased browning of white adipose tissue (WAT), altered liver gene expression, and reduced plasma triglyceride levels, atherosclerotic plaque burden remained unchanged. Our findings suggest that despite improving adiposity and plasma triglycerides, pharmacologic activation of thermogenic adipocytes is not able to reverse atherosclerosis in LDLR-deficient mice.
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Kharlamov AN. Undiscovered pathology of transient scaffolding t1remains a driver of failures in clinical trials. World J Cardiol 2018; 10:165-186. [PMID: 30386494 PMCID: PMC6205848 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v10.i10.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2018] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 08/26/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM To statistically examine the released clinical trials and meta-analyses of polymeric bioresorbable scaffolds resuming the main accomplishments in the field with a translation to the routine clinical practice. METHODS The statistical power in clinical trials such as ABSORB Japan, ABSORB China, EVERBIO II, AIDA, and few meta-analyses by the post hoc odds ratio-based sample size calculation, and the patterns of artery remodeling published in papers from ABSORB A and B trials were evaluated. RESULTS The phenomenal admiration from the first ABSORB studies in 2006-2013 was replaced by the tremendous disappointment in 2014-2017 due to reported relatively higher rates of target lesion failure (a mean prevalence of 9.16%) and device thrombosis (2.38%) in randomized controlled trials. Otherwise, bioresorbable vascular scaffold (BVS) performs as well as the metallic drug-eluting stent (DES) with a trend toward some benefits for cardiac mortality [risk ratio (RR), 0.58-0.94, P > 0.05]. The underpowered design was confirmed for some studies such as ABSORB Japan, ABSORB China, EVERBIO II, AIDA trials, and meta-analyses of Polimeni, Collet, and Mahmoud with some unintentional bias (judged by the asymmetrical Funnel plot). Scaffold thrombosis rates with Absorb BRS were comparable with DES performed with a so-called strategy of the BVS implantation with optimized pre-dilation (P), sizing (S) and post-dilation (P) (PSP) implantation (RR, PSP vs no PSP 0.37) achieving 0.35 per 100 patient-years, which is comparable to the RR 0.49 with bare-metal stents and the RR 1.06 with everolimus DES. Both ABSORB II and ABSORB III trials were powered enough for a five-year follow-up, but the results were not entirely conclusive due to the mostly non-significant fashion of data. The powered meta-analyses were built mostly on statistically poor findings. CONCLUSION The misunderstanding of the pathology of transient scaffolding drives the failures of the clinical trials. More bench studies of the vascular response are required. Several next-generation BVS including multifunctional electronic scaffold grant cardiology with a huge promise to make BVS technology great again.
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- Alexander N Kharlamov
- Department of Interventional Cardiovascular Biomedicine, De Haar Research Foundation, Amsterdam 1069CD, The Netherlands
- Research Division, Transfiguration Clinic, Yekaterinburg 620078, Russia.
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Shirahama R, Ono T, Nagamatsu S, Sueta D, Takashio S, Chitose T, Fujisue K, Sakamoto K, Yamamoto E, Izumiya Y, Kaikita K, Hokimoto S, Hori M, Harada-Shiba M, Kajiwara I, Ogawa H, Tsujita K. Coronary Artery Plaque Regression by a PCSK9 Antibody and Rosuvastatin in Double-heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia with an LDL Receptor Mutation and a PCSK9 V4I Mutation. Intern Med 2018; 57:3551-3557. [PMID: 30555118 PMCID: PMC6355420 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1060-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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The low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) level of a 38-year-old man diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome was 257 mg/dL. The administration of a proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9 (PCSK9) antibody in addition to rosuvastatin plus ezetimibe was initiated, reducing his LDL-C level to 37 mg/dL. A genetic analysis revealed both an LDL receptor (LDLR) mutation and a PCSK9 V4I mutation. Nine months after revascularization, intravascular ultrasound revealed plaque regression in the coronary arteries. LDLR/PCSK9 mutation carriers are prone to coronary artery disease. Intensive LDL-C lowering by including PCSK9 antibody was associated with coronary plaque regression, suggesting the expectation of prognosis improvement.
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- Ryo Shirahama
- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Arao City Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Arao City Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Arao City Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Innovation in Lipidology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Japan
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- Department of Molecular Innovation in Lipidology, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center Research Institute, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Arao City Hospital, Japan
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- National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Japan
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Chithra PK, Jayalekshmy A, Helen A. Petroleum ether extract of Njavara rice (Oryza sativa) bran upregulates the JAK2-STAT3-mediated anti-inflammatory profile in macrophages and aortic endothelial cells promoting regression of atherosclerosis. Biochem Cell Biol 2017; 95:652-662. [PMID: 28700834 DOI: 10.1139/bcb-2017-0090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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"Njavara" (Oryza sativa L.) is a unique rice variety grown in Kerala that is reported to have significantly higher antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, chemical indices, and bioactive components compared with staple rice varieties. However, the role of NBE in reversing the atherosclerosis development remains unclear. The present study aimed to elucidate the role of NBE in promoting atherosclerotic regression. Male New Zealand white breed rabbits were divided into three groups. Group I was the control, group II was the regression control, and group III was NBE treated (100 mg/kg body mass). Serum and tissue lipids, CRP, antioxidant enzyme activities, mRNA, and protein expression of genes of RTC and mRNA expression of cytokines were studied. The current study showed that hypercholesterolemic rabbits treated with NBE decreased the serum and tissue lipids concentrations, ApoB expression, and CRP levels and enhanced the activities of antioxidant enzymes and PON1expression, JAK2, STAT3, ABCA1, and ApoA. Our results indicate that NBE attenuates proinflammatory cytokine production (IL-1β), enhanced expression and interactions of ABCA1/ApoA1 leading to JAK2/STAT3 activation in macrophages switching to an anti-inflammatory milieu in the system, and enhanced expression of IL-10 and decreased expression of ApoB, indicating that treatment with NBE facilitates plaque regression.
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- Pushpan K Chithra
- a Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695581, India
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- b Chemical Sciences and Technology Division, National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR), Industrial Estate PO, Papanamcode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695019, India
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- a Department of Biochemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695581, India
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Kharlamov AN, Feinstein JA, Cramer JA, Boothroyd JA. WITHDRAWN: What exactly, regression of atherosclerosis or foreign body reaction with hyaline arteriosclerosis, drives transient scaffolding of coronary arteries? A pooled analysis of observational ABSORB studies with a serial multimodality imaging substudy of ABSORB cohort B1 trial. Int J Cardiol 2017:S0167-5273(16)32984-9. [PMID: 28629625 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2017.05.134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Revised: 03/06/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- De Haar Research Foundation, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, NYC, NY, USA
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- De Haar Research Foundation, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, NYC, NY, USA
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- De Haar Research Foundation, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, NYC, NY, USA
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On the basis of studies that extend back to the early 1900s, regression and stabilization of atherosclerosis in humans has progressed from being a concept to one that is achievable. Successful attempts at regression generally applied robust measures to improve plasma lipoprotein profiles. Possible mechanisms responsible for lesion shrinkage include decreased retention of atherogenic apolipoprotein B within the arterial wall, efflux of cholesterol and other toxic lipids from plaques, emigration of lesional foam cells out of the arterial wall, and influx of healthy phagocytes that remove necrotic debris as well as other components of the plaque. Currently available clinical agents, however, still fail to stop most cardiovascular events. For years, HDL has been considered the 'good cholesterol.' Clinical intervention studies to causally link plasma HDL-C levels to decreased progression or to the regression of atherosclerotic plaques are relatively few because of the lack of therapeutic agents that can selectively and potently increase HDL-C. The negative results of studies that were carried out have led to uncertainty as to the role that HDL plays in atherosclerosis. It is becoming clearer, however, that HDL function rather than quantity is most crucial and, therefore, discovery of agents that enhance the quality of HDL should be the goal.
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Chistiakov DA, Myasoedova VA, Revin VV, Orekhov AN, Bobryshev YV. The phenomenon of atherosclerosis reversal and regression: Lessons from animal models. Exp Mol Pathol 2017; 102:138-145. [PMID: 28108216 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2017.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 12/19/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Studies in non-rodent and murine models showed that atherosclerosis can be reversed. Atherosclerosis progression induced by high-fat or cholesterol-rich diet can be reduced and reversed to plaque regression after switching to a normal diet or through administration of lipid-lowering agents. The similar process should exist in humans after implementation of lipid-lowering therapy and as a result of targeting of small rupture-prone plaques that are major contributors for acute atherosclerotic complications. Lowering of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and the activation of reverse cholesterol transport lead to a decline in foam cell content, to the depletion of plaque lipid reservoirs, a decrease in lesional macrophage numbers through the activation of macrophage emigration and, probably, apoptosis, dampening plaque inflammation, and the induction of anti-inflammatory macrophages involved in clearance of the necrotic core and plaque healing. By contrast, plaque regression is characterized by opposite events, leading to the retention of atherogenic LDL and oxidized LDL particles in the plaque, an increased flux of monocytes, the immobilization of macrophages in the intimal vascular tissues, and the propagation of intraplaque inflammation. Transfer of various apolipoprotein (apo) genes to spontaneously hypercholesterolemic mice deficient for either apoE or LDL receptor and, especially, the implementation of the transplantation murine model allowed studying molecular mechanisms of atherosclerotic regression, associated with the depletion of atherogenic lipids in the plaque, egress of macrophages and phenotypic switch of macrophages from the proinflammatory M1 to the anti-inflammatory M2.
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- Dimitry A Chistiakov
- Department of Medical Nanobiotechnology, Pirogov Russian State Medical University, Moscow, Russia; Department of Molecular Genetic Diagnostics and Cell Biology, Institute of Pediatrics, Research Center for Children's Health, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia; Institute for Atherosclerosis Research, Skolkovo Innovative Center, Moscow, Russia
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- N.P. Ogaryov Mordovian State University, Republic of Mordovia, Saransk 430005, Russia
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- Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia; Institute for Atherosclerosis Research, Skolkovo Innovative Center, Moscow, Russia; Department of Biophysics, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
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- Institute of General Pathology and Pathophysiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow, Russia; Institute for Atherosclerosis Research, Skolkovo Innovative Center, Moscow, Russia; School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, NSW, Sydney, Australia; School of Medicine, University of Western Sydney, Campbelltown, NSW, Australia.
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Haruta H, Hiro T, Mitsumata M, Takayama T, Sudo M, Li Y, Takahashi R, Taniguchi Y, Shiomi M, Hirayama A. Stabilization of atherosclerotic plaque by pitavastatin in Watanabe heritable hyperlipidemic rabbits: A serial tissue-characterizing intravascular ultrasound study. J Cardiol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jjcc.2015.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Feig JE, Feig JL, Kini AS. Statins, atherosclerosis regression and HDL: Insights from within the plaque. Int J Cardiol 2015; 189:168-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.04.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/05/2015] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ghosh S, Bie J, Wang J, Yuan Q, Ghosh SS. Cholesterol removal from plaques and elimination from the body: change in paradigm to reduce risk for heart disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.2217/clp.14.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Feig JE, Hewing B, Smith JD, Hazen SL, Fisher EA. High-density lipoprotein and atherosclerosis regression: evidence from preclinical and clinical studies. Circ Res 2014; 114:205-13. [PMID: 24385513 DOI: 10.1161/circresaha.114.300760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 120] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles transport (among other molecules) cholesterol (HDL-C). In epidemiological studies, plasma HDL-C levels have an inverse relationship to the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. It has been assumed that this reflects the protective functions of HDL, which include their ability to promote cholesterol efflux. Yet, several recent pharmacological and genetic studies have failed to demonstrate that increased plasma levels of HDL-C resulted in decreased cardiovascular disease risk, giving rise to a controversy regarding whether plasma levels of HDL-C reflect HDL function, or that HDL is even as protective as assumed. The evidence from preclinical and (limited) clinical studies shows that HDL can promote the regression of atherosclerosis when the levels of functional particles are increased from endogenous or exogenous sources. The data show that regression results from a combination of reduced plaque lipid and macrophage contents, as well as from a reduction in its inflammatory state. Although more research will be needed regarding basic mechanisms and to establish that these changes translate clinically to reduced cardiovascular disease events, that HDL can regress plaques suggests that the recent trial failures do not eliminate HDL from consideration as an atheroprotective agent but rather emphasizes the important distinction between HDL function and plasma levels of HDL-C.
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- Jonathan E Feig
- From the Departments of Medicine (Cardiology) and Cell Biology, Marc and Ruti Bell Vascular Biology Program, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY (J.E.F., B.H., E.A.F.); and Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, OH (J.D.S., S.L.H.). J.E.F. is currently affiliated with Department of Medicine (Cardiology), Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. B.H. is currently affiliated with Medizinische Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Campus Mitte, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Feig JE. Regression of atherosclerosis: insights from animal and clinical studies. Ann Glob Health 2013; 80:13-23. [PMID: 24751561 DOI: 10.1016/j.aogh.2013.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2014] [Revised: 02/25/2014] [Accepted: 03/15/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Based on studies that date back to the 1920s, regression and stabilization of atherosclerosis in humans has gone from just a dream to one that is achievable. Review of the literature indicates that the successful attempts at regression generally applied robust measures to improve plasma lipoprotein profiles. Examples include extensive lowering of plasma concentrations of atherogenic apolipoprotein B and enhancement of reverse cholesterol transport from atheromata to the liver. FINDINGS Possible mechanisms responsible for lesion shrinkage include decreased retention of atherogenic apolipoprotein B within the arterial wall, efflux of cholesterol and other toxic lipids from plaques, emigration of lesional foam cells out of the arterial wall, and influx of healthy phagocytes that remove necrotic debris as well as other components of the plaque. This review will highlight the role key players such as LXR, HDL and CCR7 have in mediating regression. CONCLUSION Although much progress has been made, there are many unanswered questions. There is, therefore, a clear need for preclinical and clinical testing of new agents expected to facilitate atherosclerosis regression with the hope that additional mechanistic insights will allow further progress.
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- Jonathan E Feig
- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY.
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Fat lowers fat: purified phospholipids as emerging therapies for dyslipidemia. Biochim Biophys Acta Mol Cell Biol Lipids 2013; 1831:887-93. [PMID: 23354177 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbalip.2013.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2012] [Revised: 01/12/2013] [Accepted: 01/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Dyslipidemia is a major coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factor. In spite of the proven efficacy of statin drugs in reducing CHD burden, there is still much room for the discovery of novel therapeutic agents to address the considerable residual cardiovascular risk that remains after treatment with currently available medications. In particular, there is an urgent demand for drugs capable of boosting the concentration and/or function of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and apolipoprotein A-I (apo A-I), thereby promoting reverse cholesterol transport. Phospholipids are naturally occurring fats that play indispensible role in human health via their structural, energy storage, signal transduction and metabolic functions. Supplementation with either purified or mixed preparations of bioactive phospholipids has been reported to ameliorate a range of nutritional and cardiovascular disorders. Moreover, several lines of evidence have supported the efficacy of dietary phospholipids in reducing serum and hepatic contents of cholesterol and triglycerides, while increasing HDL-C and apo A-I levels. These beneficial effects of phospholipids could be attributed to their ability in reducing intestinal cholesterol absorption, enhancing biliary cholesterol excretion and modulating the expression and activity of transcriptional factors and enzymes that are involved in lipoprotein metabolism. Given their extreme safety and biocompatibility, dietary supplementation with phospholipid preparations, in particular phosphatidylinositol, appears as a novel and effective strategy that could be used as an alternative or adjunctive therapy to the current medications. The present review outlines the in-vitro, in-vivo and clinical findings on the anti-dyslipidemic effects of three most abundant phospholipids in the human body and diet namely phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine and phosphatidylinositol.
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Williams KJ. What does HDL do? A new mechanism to slow atherogenesis – But a new problem in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Atherosclerosis 2012; 225:36-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2012.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2012] [Accepted: 06/14/2012] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Feig JE, Feig JL. Macrophages, dendritic cells, and regression of atherosclerosis. Front Physiol 2012; 3:286. [PMID: 22934038 PMCID: PMC3429058 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2012.00286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2012] [Accepted: 06/29/2012] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis is the number one cause of death in the Western world. It results from the interaction between modified lipoproteins and cells such as macrophages, dendritic cells (DCs), T cells, and other cellular elements present in the arterial wall. This inflammatory process can ultimately lead to the development of complex lesions, or plaques, that protrude into the arterial lumen. Ultimately, plaque rupture and thrombosis can occur leading to the clinical complications of myocardial infarction or stroke. Although each of the cell types plays roles in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, the focus of this review will be primarily on the macrophages and DCs. The role of these two cell types in atherosclerosis is discussed, with a particular emphasis on their involvement in atherosclerosis regression.
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- Jonathan E Feig
- Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Mount Sinai Medical Center NY, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Synthetic high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and apolipoprotein (apo) A-I mimetic peptides emulate many of the atheroprotective biological functions attributed to HDL and can modify atherosclerotic disease processes. Administration of these agents as HDL replacement or modifying therapy has tremendous potential of providing new treatments for cardiovascular disease. Progress in the understanding of these agents is discussed in this review. RECENT FINDINGS Prospective, observational, and interventional studies have convincingly demonstrated that elevated serum levels of high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-C) are associated with reduced risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). Although traditional pharmacological agents have shown modest utility in raising HDL levels and reducing CHD risk, use of HDL and apo A-I mimetics provides novel therapies to not only increase HDL levels, but to also influence HDL functionality. Evidence developed over the last several years has identified a number of pathways affected by synthetic HDL and apoA-I mimetic peptides, including enhancing reverse cholesterol transport and reducing oxidation and inflammation that directly influence the progression and regression of atherosclerotic disease. SUMMARY Clinical trials of relatively short-term synthetic HDL infusion into patients with CHD demonstrate beneficial effects. Use of apo A-I mimetic peptides could potentially overcome some of the limitations associated with use of the intact apo. Studies to establish the most efficacious peptides, optimal dosing regimens, and routes of administration are needed. Use of apo A-I mimetic peptides shows great promise as a therapeutic modality for HDL replacement and enhancing HDL function in treatment of patients with CHD.
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- Armando J Mendez
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Diabetes Research Institute, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida 33136, USA.
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Calkin AC, Drew BG, Ono A, Duffy SJ, Gordon MV, Schoenwaelder SM, Sviridov D, Cooper ME, Kingwell BA, Jackson SP. Reconstituted High-Density Lipoprotein Attenuates Platelet Function in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Promoting Cholesterol Efflux. Circulation 2009; 120:2095-104. [PMID: 19901191 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.109.870709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 147] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Background—
Individuals with diabetes mellitus have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and exhibit platelet hyperreactivity, increasing their resistance to antithrombotic therapies such as aspirin and clopidogrel. Reconstituted high-density lipoprotein (rHDL) has short-term beneficial effects on atherosclerotic plaques, but whether it can effectively reduce the reactivity of diabetic platelets is not known.
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Individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus were infused with placebo or rHDL (CSL-111; 20 mg · kg
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These findings suggest that rHDL therapy is highly effective at inhibiting the heightened reactivity of diabetic platelets, partly through reducing the cholesterol content of platelet membranes. These properties, combined with the known short-term beneficial effects of rHDL on atherosclerotic lesions, suggest that rHDL infusions may be an effective approach to reduce atherothrombotic complications in diabetic individuals.
Clinical Trial Registration Information—
URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00395148.
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- Anna C. Calkin
- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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- From the Diabetes Complications Laboratory (A.C.C., M.V.G., M.E.C.), Metabolic and Vascular Physiology Laboratory (B.G.D., S.J.D., B.A.K.), and Lipoproteins and Atherosclerosis Laboratory (D.S.), Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, and Australian Centre for Blood Diseases, Monash University (A.C.C., A.O., S.M.S., S.P.J.), Melbourne, Australia
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Zomber G, Bogin E, Barenholz Y. Effect of I.V. Injection of Small Unilamellar Liposomes of Egg Phosphatidylcholine on Cholesterol in Plasma and Erythrocytes, Serum Enzymes and Liver Function in Dogs. J Liposome Res 2008. [DOI: 10.3109/08982109609031130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Williams KJ, Feig JE, Fisher EA. Rapid regression of atherosclerosis: insights from the clinical and experimental literature. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 5:91-102. [PMID: 18223541 DOI: 10.1038/ncpcardio1086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 149] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2007] [Accepted: 10/17/2007] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Looking back at animal and clinical studies published since the 1920s, the notion of rapid regression and stabilization of atherosclerosis in humans has evolved from a fanciful goal to one that might be achievable pharmacologically, even for advanced plaques. Our review of this literature indicates that successful regression of atherosclerosis generally requires robust measures to improve plasma lipoprotein profiles. Examples of such measures include extensive lowering of plasma concentrations of atherogenic apolipoprotein B (apoB)-lipoproteins and enhancement of 'reverse' lipid transport from atheromata into the liver, either alone or in combination. Possible mechanisms responsible for lesion shrinkage include decreased retention of apoB-lipoproteins within the arterial wall, efflux of cholesterol and other toxic lipids from plaques, emigration of foam cells out of the arterial wall, and influx of healthy phagocytes that remove necrotic debris and other components of the plaque. Unfortunately, the clinical agents currently available cause less dramatic changes in plasma lipoprotein levels, and, thereby, fail to stop most cardiovascular events. Hence, there is a clear need for testing of new agents expected to facilitate atherosclerosis regression. Additional mechanistic insights will allow further progress.
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- Kevin Jon Williams
- Department of Medicine/Division of Endocrinology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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Cavusoglu E, Chhabra S, Jiang XC, Hojjati MR, Chopra V, Eng C, Gupta A, Yanamadala S, Pinsky DJ, Marmur JD. Relation of baseline plasma phospholipid levels to cardiovascular outcomes at two years in men with acute coronary syndrome referred for coronary angiography. Am J Cardiol 2007; 100:1739-43. [PMID: 18082518 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2007.07.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2007] [Revised: 07/01/2007] [Accepted: 07/01/2007] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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In addition to cholesterol and triglycerides, plasma also contains phospholipids. The choline-containing phospholipids constitute >90% of total plasma phospholipids. To date, no studies have looked specifically at the prognostic significance of total phospholipids in patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease. The present study investigated the long-term prognostic significance of total choline-containing phospholipid levels in a well-characterized cohort of 193 men with acute coronary syndromes who were referred for coronary angiography at a Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. All patients were followed prospectively for the development of vascular outcomes. After controlling for a variety of baseline variables (including established biomarkers such high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and fibrinogen), plasma phospholipid values (analyzed as a continuous variable) were a strong and independent predictor of each of the individual end points of all-cause mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 0.61, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.41 to 0.90, p = 0.0126), cardiac mortality (HR 0.49, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.81, p = 0.0057), and myocardial infarction (HR 0.71, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.98, p = 0.0342) when using a Cox proportional-hazards model. In addition, baseline phospholipid values were also an independent predictor of the composite outcome of all-cause mortality, fatal or nonfatal myocardial infarction, or stroke (HR 0.66, 95% CI 0.49 to 0.90, p = 0.0075). In conclusion, these data demonstrate that low baseline levels of total choline-containing phospholipid are a strong and independent predictor of cardiovascular outcomes (including mortality) in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
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- Erdal Cavusoglu
- Department of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
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Williams KJ, Feig JE, Fisher EA. Cellular and molecular mechanisms for rapid regression of atherosclerosis: from bench top to potentially achievable clinical goal. Curr Opin Lipidol 2007; 18:443-50. [PMID: 17620862 DOI: 10.1097/mol.0b013e32823bcb15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Decades of literature have unambiguously demonstrated regression and remodeling of atherosclerotic lesions, including advanced plaques. Recent insights into underlying mechanisms are reviewed. RECENT FINDINGS Factors promoting regression include decreased apolipoprotein B-lipoprotein retention within the arterial wall, efflux of cholesterol and other harmful lipids from plaques, and emigration of lesional foam cells followed by entry of healthy phagocytes that remove necrotic debris and other plaque components. Cellular lipid efflux and foam cell emigration can occur surprisingly rapidly once the plaque milieu is improved. Lipid efflux and foam cell emigration each involve specific molecular mediators, many of which have been identified. Necrotic debris removal can be surprisingly comprehensive, with essentially full disappearance documented in animal models. SUMMARY The essential prerequisite for regression is robust improvement in plaque milieu, meaning large plasma reductions in atherogenic apolipoprotein B-lipoproteins or brisk enhancements in 'reverse' lipid transport from plaque into liver. Importantly, the processes of regression are consistent with rapid correction of features characteristic of the rupture-prone, vulnerable plaques responsible for acute coronary syndromes. New interventions to lower apolipoprotein B-lipoprotein levels and enhance reverse lipid transport may allow regression to become a widespread clinical goal. Strategies based on recent mechanistic insights may facilitate further therapeutic progress.
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- Kevin Jon Williams
- Department of Medicine/Division of Endocrinology, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Lichtenberg D, Barenholz Y. Liposomes: preparation, characterization, and preservation. METHODS OF BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS 2006; 33:337-462. [PMID: 3282152 DOI: 10.1002/9780470110546.ch7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Gunn CG, Friedman M, Byers SO. EFFECT OF CHRONIC HYPOTHALAMIC STIMULATION UPON CHOLESTEROL-INDUCED ATHEROSCLEROSIS IN THE RABBIT. J Clin Invest 2006; 39:1963-72. [PMID: 16695843 PMCID: PMC441922 DOI: 10.1172/jci104221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- C G Gunn
- Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma City, Okla
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Subendothelial retention of apoB-lipoproteins is the key initiating event in atherosclerosis, provoking a cascade of pathogenic responses. Dissection of the molecular participants provides fresh insight into how this major killer might be reversed. Efflux of harmful lipids derived from retained lipoproteins may be crucial in promoting beneficial remodeling of lesions.
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Williams KJ, Fisher EA. Oxidation, lipoproteins, and atherosclerosis: which is wrong, the antioxidants or the theory? Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2005; 8:139-46. [PMID: 15716791 DOI: 10.1097/00075197-200503000-00006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Paradoxically, many well-established components of the heart-healthy lifestyle are pro-oxidant, including polyunsaturated fat and moderate alcohol consumption. Moreover, antioxidant supplements have failed to decrease cardiovascular risk in extensive human clinical trials to date. Recent progress in understanding the roles of oxidants in regulating VLDL secretion and as essential signaling molecules supports the concept that oxidation may be beneficial in certain circumstances but damaging in others. We summarize recent data on the roles played by oxidative metabolism in different tissues and pathways, and address whether it is currently advisable to use antioxidant supplements to reduce cardiovascular risk. RECENT FINDINGS Our recent study reported that in liver cells, polyunsaturated fatty acids increased reactive oxygen species, which in turn lowered the secretion of the atherogenic lipoprotein, VLDL, in vitro and in vivo. Antioxidant treatments prevented VLDL-lowering effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids in vitro, suggesting that supplemental antioxidants could either raise apolipoprotein-B-lipoprotein plasma levels in vivo, or impair the response to lipid-lowering therapies. The failure of antioxidants to decrease cardiovascular disease risk in many trials is also discussed in the context of current models for atherosclerosis progression and regression. SUMMARY Oxidation includes distinct biochemical reactions, and it is overly simplistic to lump them into a unitary process that affects all cell types and metabolic pathways adversely. Guidelines for diet should adhere closely to what has been clinically proved, and by this standard there is no basis to recommend antioxidant use, beyond what is inherent to the 'heart healthy' diet in order to benefit cardiovascular health.
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- Kevin Jon Williams
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Weisse AB, Friedland GW. Meyer Friedman. Clin Cardiol 2004; 27:308-9. [PMID: 15188949 PMCID: PMC6654692 DOI: 10.1002/clc.4960270515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2003] [Accepted: 01/26/2004] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Allen B Weisse
- Department of Medicine, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
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Yatzidis H. Oral supplement of six selective amino acids arrest progression renal failure in uremic patients. Int Urol Nephrol 2004; 36:591-8. [PMID: 15787344 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-004-8782-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Certain amino acids such as glycine, L-aspartic acid, L-glutamic acid, L-glutamine, L-histidine and L-arginine taken orally by normal adults or patients with renal failure increase glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Twelve nondiabetic patients suffering from glomerulonephritis confirmed by renal biopsy previously, with creatinine clearances ranging from 15 to 24 ml minute/1.73, and on low protein diet 0.6 g/ kg/day, received an amino acid supplement daily in 2 or 3 doses for 1 year. At 4, 8 and 12 months creatinine clearance increased slightly (NS, NS, NS), 24 hour urine volume increased (P < or = 0.001, 001, 0.001), 24 hour albuminuria decreased (P < 0.001, 0.001, 0.001), serum urea increased (NS, NS, NS) serum albumin increased (NS, 0.05, 0.05), total cholesterol decreased slightly (NS, NS, 0.01), HDL increased slightly (0.05, 0.05, 0.05), LDL decreased (NS, 0.001, 0.001) triglycerides decreased (0.001, 0.001, 0.001), Apo B remained unchanged (NS, NS, NS), ROS/H2O2 decreased (0.001, 0,001, 0.001), Hct increased (NS, 0.01, 0.01) Hb increased (0.05, 0.05, 0.05), and serum phosphate decreased (0.01, 0.01, 0.01). After removal of supplements at the end of the year all parameters remained unchanged. We believe that a large controlled study should be undertaken to confirm these most encouraging findings.
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- Hippocrates Yatzidis
- Laboratory for Experimental Surgery and Surgical Research, School of Medicine, University of Athens, Greece.
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Burgess JW, Boucher J, Neville TAM, Rouillard P, Stamler C, Zachariah S, Sparks DL. Phosphatidylinositol promotes cholesterol transport and excretion. J Lipid Res 2003; 44:1355-63. [PMID: 12700341 DOI: 10.1194/jlr.m300062-jlr200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Administration of phosphatidylinositol (PI) to New Zealand White rabbits increases HDL negative charge and stimulates reverse cholesterol transport. Intravenously administered PI (10 mg/kg) associated almost exclusively with the HDL fraction in rabbits. PI promoted an increase in the hepatic uptake of plasma free cholesterol (FC) and a 21-fold increase in the biliary secretion of plasma-derived cholesterol. PI also increased cholesterol excretion into the feces by 2.5-fold. PI directly affects cellular cholesterol metabolism. In cholesterol-loaded macrophages, PI stimulated cholesterol mass efflux to lipid-poor reconstituted HDL. PI was about half as effective as cAMP at stimulating efflux, and the effects of cAMP and PI were additive. In cultured HepG2 cells, PI-enriched HDL also enhanced FC uptake from HDL by 3-fold and decreased cellular cholesterol synthesis and esterification. PI enrichment had no effect on the selective uptake of cholesterol esters or on the internalization of HDL particles. PI-dependent metabolic events were efficiently blocked by inhibitors of protein kinase C and the inositol signaling cascade. The data suggest that HDL-PI acts via cell surface ATP binding cassette transporters and signaling pathways to regulate both cellular and intravascular cholesterol homeostasis.
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- Jim W Burgess
- Liponex, Inc., 1740 Woodroffe Ave, Building 400, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2G 3R8
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Alam K, Meidell RS, Spady DK. Effect of up-regulating individual steps in the reverse cholesterol transport pathway on reverse cholesterol transport in normolipidemic mice. J Biol Chem 2001; 276:15641-9. [PMID: 11278646 DOI: 10.1074/jbc.m010230200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Cholesterol acquired by extrahepatic tissues (from de novo synthesis or lipoproteins) is returned to the liver for excretion in a process called reverse cholesterol transport (RCT). We undertook studies to determine if RCT could be enhanced by up-regulating individual steps in the RCT pathway. Overexpression of 7alpha-hydroxylase, Scavenger receptor B1, lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT), or apoA-I in the liver did not stimulate cholesterol efflux from any extrahepatic tissue. In contrast, infusion of apoA-I.phospholipid complexes (rHDL) that resemble nascent HDL markedly stimulated cholesterol efflux from tissues into plasma. Cholesterol effluxed to rHDL was initially unesterified but by 24 h this cholesterol was largely esterified and had shifted to normal HDL (in mice lacking cholesteryl ester transfer protein) or to apoB containing lipoproteins (in cholesteryl ester transfer protein transgenic mice). Most of the cholesterol effluxed into plasma in response to rHDL came from the liver. However, an even greater proportion of effluxed cholesterol was cleared by the liver resulting in a transient increase in liver cholesterol concentrations. Fecal sterol excretion was not increased by rHDL. Thus, although rHDL stimulated cholesterol efflux from most tissues and increased net cholesterol movement from extrahepatic tissues to the liver, cholesterol flux through the entire RCT pathway was not increased.
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- K Alam
- Department of Internal Medicine, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75235, USA
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Dass CR, Jessup W. Apolipoprotein A-I, cyclodextrins and liposomes as potential drugs for the reversal of atherosclerosis. A review. J Pharm Pharmacol 2000; 52:731-61. [PMID: 10933125 DOI: 10.1211/0022357001774606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Several studies have revealed that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) is the most reliable predictor for susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. Since apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) is the major protein of HDL, it is worthwhile evaluating the potential of this protein to reduce the lipid burden of lesions observed in the clinic. Indeed, apoA-I is used extensively in cell culture to induce cholesterol efflux. However, while there is a large body of data emanating from in-vitro and cell-culture studies with apoA-I, little animal data and scant clinical trials examining the potential of this apolipoprotein to induce cholesterol (and other lipid) efflux exists. Importantly, the effects of oxysterols, such as 7-ketocholesterol (7KC), on cholesterol and other lipid efflux by apoA-I needs to be investigated in any attempt to utilise apoA-I as an agent to stimulate efflux of lipids. Lessons may be learnt from studies with other lipid acceptors such as cyclodextrins and phospholipid vesicles (PLVs, liposomes), by combination with other effluxing agents, by remodelling the protein structure of the apolipoprotein, or by altering the composition of the lipoprotein intended for administration in-vivo. Akin to any other drug, the usage of this apolipoprotein in a therapeutic context has to follow the traditional sequence of events, namely an evaluation of the biodistribution, safety and dose-response of the protein in animal trials in advance of clinical trials. Mass production of the apolipoprotein is now a simple process due to the advent of recombinant DNA technology. This review also considers the potential of cyclodextrins and PLVs for use in inducing reverse cholesterol transport in-vivo. Finally, the potential of cyclodextrins as delivery agents for nucleic acid-based constructs such as oligonucleotides and plasmids is discussed.
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- C R Dass
- Johnson and Johnson Research, Strawberry Hills, Australia.
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Dass CR. Apolipoprotein A-I, phospholipid vesicles, and cyclodextrins as potential anti-atherosclerotic drugs: delivery, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy. Drug Deliv 2000; 7:161-82. [PMID: 10989917 DOI: 10.1080/10717540050120205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is a reliable predictor for susceptibility to cardiovascular disease. Since apolipoprotein A-I (apoA-I) is the major protein of HDL, it is worthwhile to evaluate the potential of this protein to reduce the lipid burden of lesions observed in the clinic. While a large body of data emanates from in vitro and cell culture studies with apoA-I, few animal and lesser clinical trials examining the potential of this apolipoprotein to induce cholesterol (and other lipid) efflux exist. Lessons may be learned from studies with other lipid acceptors such as phospholipid vesicles (PLVs, liposomes) and cyclodextrins (CDs). Additionally, the combination of apoA-I with other effluxing agents, alteration of the composition of the lipoprotein, or a remodeling of the protein structure of the apolipoprotein to be administered in vivo may result in increased efficacy. The usage of this apolipoprotein in a therapeutic context has to follow the conventional sequence of events: an evaluation of the biodistribution, safety, and dose-response of the protein in animal trials before clinical trials. The review also considers the potential of cyclodextrins and PLVs to induce reverse cholesterol transport in vivo and discusses the potential of CDs as delivery agents for genetic constructs, such as plasmids and oligonucleotides.
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- C R Dass
- Johnson and Johnson Research, Strawberry Hills, Australia.
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Williams KJ, Scalia R, Mazany KD, Rodrigueza WV, Lefer AM. Rapid restoration of normal endothelial functions in genetically hyperlipidemic mice by a synthetic mediator of reverse lipid transport. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2000; 20:1033-9. [PMID: 10764669 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.20.4.1033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Endothelial dysfunction is a major pathophysiological consequence of hypercholesterolemia and other conditions. We examined whether a synthetic mediator of lipid transport from peripheral tissues to the liver (ie, the "reverse" pathway) could restore normal endothelial function in vivo. Using assays of macrovascular and microvascular function, we found that genetically hypercholesterolemic apolipoprotein E knockout mice exhibited key endothelial impairments. Treatment of the mice for 1 week with daily intravenous bolus injections of large "empty" phospholipid vesicles, which accelerate the reverse pathway in vivo, restored endothelium-dependent relaxation, leukocyte adherence, and endothelial expression of vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 to normal or nearly normal levels. These changes occurred despite the long-standing hyperlipidemia of the animals and the persistence of high serum concentrations of cholesterol-rich atherogenic lipoproteins during the treatment. Our results indicate that dysfunctional macrovascular and microvascular endothelium in apolipoprotein E knockout mice can recover relatively quickly in vivo and that accelerated reverse lipid transport may be a useful therapy.
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- K J Williams
- Department of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107-6799, USA.
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The two major proposed uses for liposomes, i.e., drug delivery and mobilization of peripheral deposits of cholesterol, each impose requirements and restrictions on liposomal structure, particularly as it affects interactions with lipoproteins. This chapter focuses on the role of lipoproteins and apolipoproteins in (1) disrupting membrane structure and causing the leakage of liposomal contents by inducing disc formation and (2) marking liposomes for whole-particle uptake by receptors involved in lipoprotein metabolism. Control of membrane stability and whole-particle half-life can be achieved by several strategies, such as membrane stiffening, shielding the membrane surface, and increasing the dose or predosing with "empty" liposomes. The rationales and applicabilities of these strategies are discussed in the contexts of liposomes as drug delivery vehicles and as antiatherogenic particles. Directions for further basic and applied research are also presented.
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Rodrigueza WV, Klimuk SK, Pritchard PH, Hope MJ. Cholesterol mobilization and regression of atheroma in cholesterol-fed rabbits induced by large unilamellar vesicles. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA 1998; 1368:306-20. [PMID: 9459607 DOI: 10.1016/s0005-2736(97)00198-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The antiatherogenic properties of repeated injections of egg phosphatidylcholine large unilamellar vesicles (LUVs) of 100 nm diameter were tested in an experimental model for atherosclerosis. Forty eight rabbits were divided into two diet groups fed standard rabbit chow or fed a cholesterol-enriched diet (0.5% by weight) to induce the formation of atherosclerotic lesions. Prior to the initiation of LUV therapy, the cholesterol diet was ceased and all animals were returned to standard rabbit chow. The treatment protocol consisted of a total of 10 bolus injections of vesicles, at a phospholipid dose of 300 mg/kg body weight or the equivalent volume of saline, with one injection given to each animal every 10 days. LUV injections brought about a large movement of cholesterol into the blood pool and resulted in a significant reduction in the cholesterol content as well as the degree of surface plaque involvement of aortic tissue in atherosclerotic animals. Most notably, the thoracic aorta of LUV-treated animals exhibited a 48% reduction in tissue cholesterol content per gram of protein compared to saline-treated controls. Histochemical analyses revealed that aortas from animals receiving the repeated injections of LUVs displayed less cholesterol deposits in lesions, and a moderate reduction in intimal-to-medial thickness. This regression of atheroma, induced by LUV therapy, was observed even though animals possessed persistent elevated plasma cholesterol levels after the cholesterol-enriched diet was ceased. These results suggest that repeated injections of LUVs, working with endogenous HDL, may be a useful therapy in the management of atherosclerosis.
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- W V Rodrigueza
- Liposome Research Unit, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.
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Rodrigueza WV, Mazany KD, Essenburg AD, Pape ME, Rea TJ, Bisgaier CL, Williams KJ. Large versus small unilamellar vesicles mediate reverse cholesterol transport in vivo into two distinct hepatic metabolic pools. Implications for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 1997; 17:2132-9. [PMID: 9351382 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.17.10.2132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Phospholipid liposomes are synthetic mediators of "reverse" cholesterol transport from peripheral tissue to liver in vivo and can shrink atherosclerotic lesions in animals. Hepatic disposal of this cholesterol, however, has not been examined. We compared hepatic effects of large (approximately equal to 120-nm) and small (approximately equal to 35-nm) unilamellar vesicles (LUVs and SUVs), both of which mediate reverse cholesterol transport in vivo but were previously shown to be targeted to different cell types within the liver. On days 1, 3, and 5, rabbits were intravenously injected with 300 mg phosphatidylcholine (LUVs or SUVs) per kilogram body weight or with the equivalent volume of saline. After each injection, LUV- and SUV-injected animals showed large increases in plasma concentrations of unesterified cholesterol, indicating mobilization of tissue stores. After hepatic uptake of this cholesterol, however, SUV-treated animals developed persistently elevated plasma LDL concentrations, which by day 6 had increased to more than four times the values in saline-treated controls. In contrast, LUV-treated animals showed normal LDL levels. By RNase protection assay, SUVs suppressed hepatic LDL receptor mRNA at day 6 (to 61 +/- 4% of control, mean +/- SEM), whereas LUVs caused a statistically insignificant stimulation. Hepatic HMG-CoA reductase message was also significantly suppressed with SUV, but not LUV treatment, and hepatic 7 alpha-hydroxylase message showed a similar trend. These data on hepatic mRNA levels indicate that SUVs, but not LUVs, substantially perturbed liver cholesterol homeostasis. We conclude that LUVs and SUVs mobilize peripheral tissue cholesterol and deliver it to the liver, but to distinct metabolic pools that exert different regulatory effects. The effects of one of these artificial particles, SUVs, suggest that reverse cholesterol transport may not always be benign. In contrast, LUVs may be a suitable therapeutic agent, because they mobilize peripheral cholesterol to the liver without suppressing hepatic LDL receptor mRNA and without provoking a subsequent rise in plasma LDL levels.
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- W V Rodrigueza
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical College of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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Gupta S, Pablo AM, Jiang XC, Wang N, Tall AR, Schindler C. IFN-gamma potentiates atherosclerosis in ApoE knock-out mice. J Clin Invest 1997; 99:2752-61. [PMID: 9169506 PMCID: PMC508122 DOI: 10.1172/jci119465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 665] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The early colocalization of T cells and the potent immunostimulatory cytokine IFN-gamma to atherosclerotic lesions suggest that the immune system contributes to atherogenesis. Since mice with a targeted disruption of the apoE gene (apoE 0 mice) develop profound atherosclerosis, we examined the role of IFN-gamma in this process. First, the presence of CD4(+) and CD8(+) cells, which secrete lesional IFN-gamma, was documented in apoE 0 atheromata. Then, the apoE 0 mice were crossed with IFN-gamma receptor (IFNgammaR) 0 mice to generate apoE 0/IFNgammaR 0 mice. Compared to the apoE 0 mice, the compound knock-out mice exhibited a substantial reduction in atherosclerotic lesion size, a 60% reduction in lesion lipid accumulation, a decrease in lesion cellularity, but a marked increase in lesion collagen content. Evaluation of the plasma lipoproteins showed that the compound knockout mice had a marked increase in potentially atheroprotective phospholipid/apoA-IV rich particles as well. This correlated with an induction of hepatic apoA-IV transcripts. These observations suggest that IFN-gamma promotes and modifies atherosclerosis through both local effects in the arterial wall as well as a systemic effect on plasma lipoproteins. Therefore, therapeutic inhibition of IFN-gamma signaling may lead to the formation of more lipid-poor and stable atheromata.
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- S Gupta
- Department of Medicine, Columbia University, New York 10032, USA
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Galli C, Sirtori CR, Mosconi C, Medini L, Gianfranceschi G, Vaccarino V, Scolastico C. Prolonged retention of doubly labeled phosphatidylcholine in human plasma and erythrocytes after oral administration. Lipids 1992; 27:1005-12. [PMID: 1487948 DOI: 10.1007/bf02535580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The plasma kinetics of a preparation of dilinoleoyl phosphatidylcholine (DLPC) specifically labeled with 3H in the choline moiety and with 14C in the 2-fatty acid (FA) were evaluated in six healthy volunteers after oral administration. Retention of both isotopes in plasma exceeded expectations, with a half-life in the elimination phase of 172.2 h for 3H and 69.7 h for 14C. Up to 60 d after administration, there were still significant levels of radioactivity present in plasma. The relative stability of the [14C]FA label was demonstrated by the retention for more than 12 h of an isotope ratio close to that of the compound administered. The 14C label of DLPC remained in position-2, as assessed by cleavage of plasma phospholipids with phospholipase A2. The [3H]choline label showed an early incorporation into high density lipoproteins and subsequently into low density lipoproteins (LDL); conversely, the 14C radioactivity was rapidly incorporated into triacylglycerols that were mainly associated with very low density lipoproteins. Radioactivity measurements revealed that both isotopes remained the longest time in LDL. In red blood cell (RBC) lipids, [3H]choline radioactivity accumulated over time, with a plateau after 48 h, whereas FA radioactivity accumulated more rapidly and was followed by a progressive decay. Analysis of the isotope ratio in these cells suggested an early incorporation of lyso products followed by rapid transfer of FA from plasma. The RBC maintained considerable radioactivity for a prolonged time, thus acting as a possible reservoir for the DLPC administered.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
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- C Galli
- Institute of Pharmacological Sciences, School of Sciences, University of Milan, Italy
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Cantafora A, Masella R, Angelico M, Gandin C, Blount RJ, Peterson SW. Effect of intravenous polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine infusion on insulin receptor processing and lipid composition of erythrocytes in patients with liver cirrhosis. Eur J Clin Invest 1992; 22:777-82. [PMID: 1478248 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.1992.tb01446.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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The aim of this study was to determine whether insulin receptor processing capabilities of human erythrocytes could be improved by changing the cell membrane lipid composition using an intravenous infusion of polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine. Thirteen cirrhotics were submitted to the i.v. infusion of phosphatidylcholine (2 g day-1 for 3 days). Both erythrocyte lipid composition and insulin receptor processing ability were examined at the beginning of the study and at 0, 3 and 11 days after the end of the treatment. This treatment decreased the erythrocyte cholesterol to phospholipid molar ratio and increased the proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (mainly linoleic acid) immediately after the end of the treatment. The proportion of arachidonic acid increased immediately in the phosphatidylserine class and, a few days later, also in phosphatidylethanolamine. The phospholipid class distribution did not show any relevant modification in the course of the study. Surface insulin receptors, which generally were up-regulated in the untreated subject (-7.1 +/- 20.4%), showed an improvement in down regulation capabilities that appeared to be well correlated with the changes in lipid composition of cell membranes induced by i.v. infusion of polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine. The confirmation of these findings also in target cells for insulin may open new perspectives in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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- A Cantafora
- Istituto Superiore di Sanita, Laboratory of Metabolism, Rome
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Torkhovskaya TI, Khallov �M, Fortinskaya ES, Klyuchnikova ZI, Richter F, Morvinski I, Klein C, Rassoul F, Kurnert W, Rotzsch W. Specificity of the effect of polyunsaturated phosphatidylcholine depending on mode of administration and species of animal. Bull Exp Biol Med 1992. [DOI: 10.1007/bf00787752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Badimon JJ, Badimon L, Fuster V. Regression of atherosclerotic lesions by high density lipoprotein plasma fraction in the cholesterol-fed rabbit. J Clin Invest 1990; 85:1234-41. [PMID: 2318976 PMCID: PMC296557 DOI: 10.1172/jci114558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 562] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The effects of homologous plasma HDL and VHDL fractions on established atherosclerotic lesions were studied in cholesterol-fed rabbits. Atherosclerosis was induced by feeding the animals a 0.5% cholesterol-rich diet for 60 d (group 1). Another group of animals were maintained on the same diet for 90 d (group 2). A third group was also fed the same diet for 90 d but received 50 mg HDL-VHDL protein per wk (isolated from normolipemic rabbit plasma) during the last 30 d (group 3). Aortic atherosclerotic involvement at the completion of the study was 34 +/- 4% in group 1, 38.8 +/- 5% in group 2, and 17.8 +/- 4% in group 3 (P less than 0.005). Aortic lipid deposition was also significantly reduced in group 3 compared with group 1 (studied at only 60 d) and group 2. This is the first in vivo, prospective evidence of the antiatherogenic effect of HDL-VHDL against preexisting atherosclerosis. Our results showed that HDL plasma fractions were able to induce regression of established aortic fatty streaks and lipid deposits. Our results suggest that it may be possible not only to inhibit progression but even to reduce established atherosclerotic lesions by HDL administration.
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- J J Badimon
- Division of Cardiology, Mount Sinai Medical School of Medicine, New York 10029
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Aviram M, Williams KJ, McIntosh RA, Carpentier YA, Tall AR, Deckelbaum RJ. Intralipid infusion abolishes ability of human serum to cholesterol-load cultured macrophages. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS (DALLAS, TEX.) 1989; 9:67-75. [PMID: 2912423 DOI: 10.1161/01.atv.9.1.67] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Intralipid is widely used for intravenous alimentation and contains triglyceride-emulsion particles and phospholipid liposomes. After infusion, triglyceride-emulsion particles resemble chylomicron remnants and thus may be atherogenic. On the other hand, intravenous infusion of phospholipid liposomes produces regression of experimental atherosclerosis and abolishes the ability of hypercholesterolemic rabbit plasma to cholesterol-load cultured macrophage foam cells. To determine the net effect of intralipid infusion on cellular cholesterol balance, J-774 macrophages were incubated for 18 hours with human serum obtained before, during, and after a 6-hour infusion of 10% Intralipid. Compared to serum-free medium, pre-infusion serum increased cellular unesterified cholesterol by 76% and cholesteryl ester by 78%. In contrast, serum obtained after the 6-hour infusion reduced cellular unesterified cholesterol by 23% and cholesteryl ester by 15%. Serum obtained 18 hours after the end of the infusion still showed impaired cholesterol-loading ability. Mouse peritoneal macrophages incubated with these serum samples behaved similarly. Compared to pre-infusion serum, postinfusion serum inhibited cellular uptake of 125I-low density lipoprotein and 125I-very low density lipoprotein by 50% and 80%, respectively, and also enhanced the efflux of cellular cholesterol by 46%. We conclude that the ability of human serum to cause cholesterol accumulation in cultured macrophages is abolished by an infusion of Intralipid. This effect is mediated by a reduction in cholesterol uptake by the cells and by an increase in cell cholesterol efflux. If similar events occur in the arterial wall, Intralipid infusion might inhibit foam cell formation in vivo.
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- M Aviram
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University
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Koizumi J, Kano M, Okabayashi K, Jadhav A, Thompson GR. Behavior of human apolipoprotein A-I: phospholipid and apoHDL:phospholipid complexes in vitro and after injection into rabbits. J Lipid Res 1988. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2275(20)38421-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Mendez AJ, He JL, Huang HS, Wen SR, Hsia SL. Interaction of rabbit lipoproteins and red blood cells with liposomes of egg yolk phospholipids. Lipids 1988; 23:961-7. [PMID: 3200120 DOI: 10.1007/bf02536344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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After intravenous injection of liposomes prepared from egg yolk phospholipids into rabbits, the phospholipids were readily assimilated by the lipoproteins, and there were increases in the circulating levels of cholesterol and phospholipids. The increases in cholesterol level were mainly due to increases of free cholesterol. Gradient ultracentrifugation showed that the lipoproteins decreased in density, and gel filtration chromatography showed that they increased in particle size. Upon electrophoresis, they exhibited slower mobility. Liposomes recovered from rabbits 3 hr after the injection contained free cholesterol, apolipoproteins A-I, E and traces of C. The apolipoprotein may target the liposomes for uptake by hepatocytes. Incubation of the liposomes with rabbit red blood cell membranes in vitro caused a decrease in cholesterol content of the membranes. However, the cholesterol/phosphate ratio in red blood cells isolated from the rabbits after the injection of liposomes did not change significantly, suggesting rapid replenishment of red blood cell cholesterol in vivo, possibly by equilibration with lipoprotein cholesterol or tissue cholesterol. These results suggest that the injection of phospholipid liposomes may have an antiatherogenic effect by the removal of tissue cholesterol and enhancing hepatic disposal of cholesterol through the reverse cholesterol transport mechanism.
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- A J Mendez
- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, University of Miami School of Medicine, FL 33101
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Williams KJ, Tall AR, Tabas I, Blum C. Recognition of vesicular lipoproteins by the apolipoprotein B,E receptor of cultured fibroblasts. J Lipid Res 1988. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2275(20)38783-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Enzymology of long-chain base synthesis by aorta: induction of serine palmitoyltransferase activity in rabbit aorta during atherogenesis. J Lipid Res 1988. [DOI: 10.1016/s0022-2275(20)38793-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Williams KJ, Vallabhajosula S, Rahman IU, Donnelly TM, Parker TS, Weinrauch M, Goldsmith SJ. Low density lipoprotein receptor-independent hepatic uptake of a synthetic, cholesterol-scavenging lipoprotein: implications for the treatment of receptor-deficient atherosclerosis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 1988; 85:242-6. [PMID: 3422421 PMCID: PMC279520 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.85.1.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The metabolism of infused 111In-labeled phospholipid liposomes was examined in Watanabe heritable hyperlipidemic (WHHL) rabbits, which lack low density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors, and in normal control rabbits. The half-times (t1/2) for clearance of 111In and excess phospholipid from plasma were 20.8 +/- 0.9 hr and 20.3 +/- 4.6 hr in WHHL and 20.0 +/- 0.8 hr and 19.6 +/- 2.2 hr in the normal rabbits (means +/- SEM; n = 4). By 6 hr postinfusion, the plasma concentration of unesterified cholesterol increased by 2.2 +/- 0.23 mmol/liter in WHHL and 2.1 +/- 0.04 mmol/liter in normal rabbits, presumably reflecting mobilization of tissue stores. Disappearance of excess plasma cholesterol was greater than 90% complete in both groups of rabbits by 70 hr postinfusion. By quantitative gamma camera imaging, hepatic trapping of 111In-labeled liposomes over time was indistinguishable between the two groups. At autopsy, the liver was the major organ of clearance, acquiring 22.0% +/- 1.7% (WHHL) and 16.8% +/- 1.0% (normal of total 111In. Aortic uptake of 111In was less than 0.02%. Thus, mobilization of cholesterol and hepatic uptake of phospholipid liposomes do not require LDL receptors. Because phospholipid infusions produce rapid substantial regression of atherosclerosis in genetically normal animals, our results suggest that phospholipid liposomes or triglyceride phospholipid emulsions (e.g., Intralipid) might reduce atherosclerosis in WHHL rabbits and in humans with familial hypercholesterolemia.
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- K J Williams
- Department of Medicine, Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, NY 10032
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