Current Opinion in Lipidology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(6), P. 303 - 309
Published: Oct. 17, 2024
Purpose
of
review
To
the
evidence
and
describe
biological
plausibility
for
benefits
inhibiting
cholesteryl
ester
transfer
protein
(CETP)
on
multiple
organ
systems
through
modification
lipoprotein
metabolism.
Recent
findings
Results
from
observational
studies,
Mendelian
randomization
analyses,
randomized
clinical
trials
support
potential
CETP
inhibition
to
reduce
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
risk
a
reduction
apolipoprotein
B-containing
lipoproteins.
In
contrast,
raising
high-density
(HDL)
particles,
as
previously
hypothesized,
did
not
contribute
ASCVD
reduction.
There
is
also
an
expanding
body
supporting
safeguarding
against
other
conditions
associated
with
aging,
particularly
new-onset
type
2
diabetes
mellitus
dementia,
well
age-related
macular
degeneration,
septicemia,
possibly
chronic
kidney
disease.
The
latter
are
likely
mediated
improved
functionality
HDL
particle,
including
its
role
cholesterol
efflux
antioxidative,
anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial
activities.
Summary
At
present,
there
robust
reducing
activity
reduction,
exists
promotion
longevity
by
risks
several
conditions.
An
ongoing
large
trial
program
latest
potent
inhibitor,
obicetrapib,
expected
provide
further
insight
into
therapeutic
target
these
various
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(5), P. 152 - 152
Published: May 16, 2024
Atherosclerosis
is
a
multi-factorial
disease,
and
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)
critical
risk
factor
in
developing
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD).
Cholesteryl-ester
transfer-protein
(CETP),
synthesized
by
the
liver,
regulates
LDL-C
high-density
(HDL-C)
through
bidirectional
transfer
of
lipids.
The
novelty
CETP
inhibitors
(CETPis)
has
granted
new
focus
towards
increasing
HDL-C,
besides
lowering
strategies.
To
date,
five
CETPis
that
are
projected
to
improve
lipid
profiles,
torcetrapib,
dalcetrapib,
evacetrapib,
anacetrapib,
obicetrapib,
have
reached
late-stage
clinical
development
for
ASCVD
reduction.
Early
trials
failed
reduce
occurrences.
Given
advent
some
recent
large-scale
(ACCELERATE,
HPS3/TIMI55-REVEAL
Collaborative
Group),
conducting
meta-analysis
essential
investigate
CETPis'
efficacy.
European Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 6, 2024
Abstract
Background
Maintaining
low
concentrations
of
plasma
low‐density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDLc)
over
time
decreases
the
number
LDL
particles
trapped
within
artery
wall,
slows
progression
atherosclerosis
and
delays
age
at
which
mature
atherosclerotic
plaques
develop.
This
substantially
reduces
lifetime
risk
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
events.
In
this
context,
plaque
development
vulnerability
result
not
only
from
lipid
accumulation
but
also
inflammation.
Results
Changes
in
composition
immune
cells,
including
macrophages,
dendritic
T
B
mast
cells
neutrophils,
along
with
altered
cytokine
chemokine
release,
disrupt
equilibrium
between
inflammation
anti‐inflammatory
mechanisms
sites.
Considering
that
it
is
a
competition
LDLc
inflammation,
instead
they
are
partners
crime,
present
narrative
review
aims
to
give
an
overview
main
inflammatory
molecular
pathways
linked
raised
describe
impact
lipid‐lowering
approaches
on
burden.
Although
remarkable
changes
driven
by
most
recent
lowering
combinations,
relative
reduction
C‐reactive
protein
appears
be
independent
magnitude
lowering.
Conclusion
Identifying
clinical
biomarkers
(e.g.
interleukin‐6)
possible
targets
for
therapy
holds
promise
monitoring
reducing
ASCVD
burden
suitable
patients.
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 11
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Introduction
Atherogenic
dyslipidemia
with
increased
triglycerides,
low
high-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
levels
and
small
dense
low-density
(LDL)
particles
is
a
major
risk
factor
contributing
to
the
cardiovascular
(CV)
in
patients
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).
This
regarded
as
residual
after
achieving
target
of
LDL
cholesterol.
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Cholesteryl
ester
transfer
protein
(CETP)
plays
a
key
role
in
lipoprotein
metabolism,
and
its
activity
has
been
linked
to
the
risk
of
atherosclerosis
(AS).
CETP
inhibitors,
such
as
obicetrapib,
represent
novel
approach
immunotherapy
reduce
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
by
targeting
lipid
metabolism.
In
addition,
vaccines
are
being
explored
strategy
for
prevention
treatment
ASCVD
inducing
body
produce
antibodies
against
CETP,
which
is
expected
activity,
thereby
increasing
high-density
lipoproteins
(HDL)
levels.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
overview
structure
mechanisms
progress
last
decade,
possible
ideas
future
development
drugs
optimization
immunization
strategies.
Open Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
High
cholesterol
levels
are
associated
with
an
increased
risk
of
cardiovascular
disease,
specifically
atherosclerosis,
a
leading
cause
death
worldwide.
Atherosclerosis
occurs
when
and
fat
build
up
in
plaques
along
blood
vessel
walls,
restricting
flow
preventing
nutrients
oxygen
from
diffusing
out
the
bloodstream.
High-density
lipoprotein
(HDL)
particles
prevent
build-up
such
plaques,
removing
excess
peripheral
tissues
delivering
it
to
liver,
where
can
be
removed
body.
This
pathway
is
known
as
reverse
transport
(RCT).
Because
HDL
plays
key
role
plaque
buildup,
understanding
how
this
molecule
RCT
function
body
could
help
us
develop
much-needed
new
atherosclerosis
therapies
prevention
strategies.
However,
metabolism
complex,
research
on
has
been
less
favoured
than
investigating
much
better-understood
molecule,
low-density
cholesterol,
treatment
target.
More
specifically,
receptors
involved
process
taking
within
liver
their
relationships
one
another,
mechanism
whole,
or
holoparticle
uptake
remain
clarified.
In
review,
we
discuss
several
outstanding
mysteries
metabolism,
consider
why
previous
clinical
trials
improve
health
by
modulating
have
unsuccessful
argue
that
essential
for
crafting
interventions
reduce
disease
risk.
Pharmacology Research & Perspectives,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(6)
Published: Oct. 18, 2024
Abstract
Anacetrapib,
a
cholesteryl
ester
transfer
protein
(CETP)
inhibitor
previously
under
development,
exhibited
an
usually
extended
terminal
half‐life
and
large
food
effect
accumulated
in
adipose
tissue.
Other
CETP
inhibitors
have
not
shown
such
effects.
Obicetrapib,
potent
selective
inhibitor,
is
undergoing
Phase
III
clinical
development.
Dedicated
assessments
were
conducted
pre‐clinical
I
II
studies
of
obicetrapib
to
examine
the
pharmacokinetic
issues
observed
with
anacetrapib.
After
9
months
dosing
up
50
mg/kg/day
cynomolgus
monkeys,
was
completely
eliminated
from
systemic
circulation
detected
tissue
after
13‐week
recovery
period.
In
healthy
humans
receiving
1–25
mg
obicetrapib,
mean
148,
131,
121
h
at
5,
10,
25
mg,
respectively,
increased
plasma
levels
by
~1.6‐fold
10
dose.
At
end
treatment
trials,
ranged
194.5
ng/mL
2.5
506.3
mg.
Plasma
decreased
92.2%
98.5%
four
15
weeks
post‐treatment,
respectively.
Obicetrapib
shows
no
clinically
relevant
accumulation,
minimally
affected
food,
has
131
for
These
data
support
once
daily,
chronic
trials
dyslipidemia
management.
Current Opinion in Endocrinology Diabetes and Obesity,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
causal
role
of
high-density
lipoprotein
(HDL)
in
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
remains
debated.
Considering
recent
evidence,
the
purpose
this
review
is
to
a
provide
focused
update
and
new
perspectives
on
HDL
CVD.
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 26, 2024
Cholesteryl
ester
transfer
protein
(CETP)
plays
an
important
role
in
lipid
metabolism.
Early
interest
the
development
of
CETP
inhibitors
proved
to
be
disappointing.
Recent
has
focused
on
potential
for
inhibition
reduce
cardiovascular
risk
by
lowering
levels
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C).