Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 26, 2025
As
the
world
population
ages,
Alzheimer
disease
(AD)
prevalence
increases.
However,
understanding
of
AD
etiology
continues
to
evolve,
and
pathophysiological
processes
involved
are
only
partially
elucidated.
One
compound
suspected
play
a
role
in
development
progression
is
cholesterol.
Several
lines
evidence
support
this
connection,
yet
it
remains
unclear
whether
cholesterol-modifying
strategies
have
potential
applications
clinical
management
AD.
A
deep
literature
search
using
PubMed
was
performed
prepare
narrative
review.
The
search,
early
2024,
inclusive
from
1990
2024.
After
providing
an
overview
cholesterol
metabolism,
study
summarizes
key
preclinical
studies
that
investigated
therapies
laboratory
models
It
also
past
current
trials
testing
specific
targets
modulated
by
anti-cholesterol
patients.
Based
on
epidemiological
mechanistic
studies,
likely
plays
etiology.
use
could
be
promising
treatment
approach
if
administered
at
presymptomatic
phases,
but
unlikely
efficient
mild,
moderate,
late
stages.
recommendations
provided
for
hypercholesterolemia
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(13), P. 4399 - 4399
Published: June 29, 2023
The
residual
risk
for
arteriosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
after
optimal
statin
treatment
may
amount
to
50%
and
is
the
consequence
of
both
immunological
lipid
disturbances.
Regarding
disturbances,
role
triglyceride-rich
lipoproteins
(TRLs)
their
remnants
has
come
forefront
in
past
decade.
Triglycerides
(TGs)
stand
as
markers
catabolism
TRLs
that
tend
contain
twice
much
cholesterol
compared
LDL.
accumulation
circulating
partially
lipolyzed
derivatives,
known
“remnants”,
caused
mainly
by
ineffective
triglyceride
catabolism.
These
cholesterol-enriched
remnant
particles
are
hypothesized
contribute
atherogenesis.
aim
present
narrative
review
briefly
summarize
main
pathways
TRL
metabolism,
bringing
newly
discovered
apolipoproteins,
key
physiological
function
lipoprotein
lipase
its
regulators,
importance
fluxes
these
post-prandial
period,
catabolic
rates
apo
CIII
angiopoietin-like
proteins
partition
during
fast-fed
cycle.
Finally,
we
provide
a
succinct
summary
new
old
therapeutic
armamentarium
outcomes
current
trials
with
final
outlook
on
different
methodological
approaches
measuring
remnants,
still
search
gold
standard.
European Journal of Internal Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
119, P. 1 - 5
Published: July 20, 2023
In
the
long-term
management
of
chronic
diseases,
adherence
and
persistence
to
prescribed
medications
are
continuous
challenges
in
order
obtain
all
potential
benefits
drug
therapies.
Suboptimal
discontinuations
therapies
remain
most
frequent
reasons
why
several
diseases
poorly
controlled
population.
One
main
issue
is
that
physicians
relatively
limited
time
tools
detect
patients
with
a
poor
adherence.
The
present
review
discusses
future
strategies
now
available
or
being
developed
support
provides
some
simple
clues
identify
at
high
risk
discontinuation
clinic.
Journal of Translational Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: April 30, 2024
Ischemic
heart
disease
is
one
of
the
leading
causes
mortality
worldwide,
and
thus
calls
for
development
more
effective
therapeutic
strategies.
This
study
aimed
to
identify
potential
targets
coronary
(CHD)
myocardial
infarction
(MI)
by
investigating
causal
relationship
between
plasma
proteins
these
conditions.
Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
37(4), P. 575 - 586
Published: Aug. 29, 2022
High
levels
of
triglycerides
(TG)
and
triglyceride-rich
lipoproteins
(TGRLs)
confer
a
residual
risk
cardiovascular
disease
after
optimal
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C)-lowering
therapy.
Consensus
has
been
made
that
LDL-C
is
non-arguable
primary
target
for
lipid
lowering
treatment,
but
the
optimization
TGRL
reducing
remnant
diseases
urged.
Omega-3
fatty
acids
fibrates
are
used
to
reduce
TG
levels,
many
patients
still
have
high
combined
with
low
high-density
concentration
need
be
ideally
treated.
Lipoprotein
lipase
(LPL)
key
regulator
TGs
hydrolyzes
glycerol
free
in
particles
storage
consumption
peripheral
organs.
A
deeper
understanding
human
genetics
enabled
identification
proteins
regulating
LPL
activity,
which
include
apolipoproteins
angiopoietin-like
families.
Novel
therapeutic
approach
such
as
antisense
oligonucleotides
monoclonal
antibodies
regulate
developed
recent
decades.
In
this
article,
we
focus
on
biology
its
modulators
review
clinical
application,
including
genetic
studies
trials
novel
therapeutics.
Optimization
activity
lower
could
eventually
incident
atherosclerotic
conjunction
successful
reduction.
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(11)
Published: June 1, 2023
Management
of
elevated
low‐density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL‐C)
is
central
to
preventing
atherosclerotic
cardiovascular
disease
(ASCVD)
and
key
reducing
the
risk
ASCVD
events.
Current
guidelines
on
management
blood
recommend
statins
as
first‐line
therapy
for
LDL‐C
reduction
according
an
individual's
baseline
levels.
The
addition
nonstatin
lipid‐lowering
achieve
intensive
lowering
recommended
patients
at
very
high
events,
including
with
familial
hypercholesterolemia
who
have
not
achieved
adequate
alone.
Despite
guideline
recommendations
clinical
trial
evidence
support
use
therapies
reduction,
most
or
do
meet
thresholds.
This
review
explores
challenges
associated
in
contemporary
practice
proposes
a
framework
rethinking
binary
definition
ASCVD,
shifting
from
“primary”
versus
“secondary”
prevention
“continuum
risk.”
approach
considers
role
plaque
burden
progression
subclinical
emphasizes
importance
early
assessment
treatment
first
Patients
events
require
significant
should
be
considered
combination
comprising
statin
agents.
Practical
guidance
pharmacological
LDL‐C,
both
now
future,
provided.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(17), P. 13288 - 13288
Published: Aug. 27, 2023
Dyslipidemias
have
emerged
as
prevalent
disorders
among
patients,
posing
significant
risks
for
the
development
and
progression
of
cardiovascular
diseases.
These
conditions
are
characterized
by
elevated
levels
total
cholesterol
(TC),
triglycerides
(TGs),
low-density
lipoprotein
(LDL-C).
This
review
delves
into
current
treatment
approach,
focusing
on
equalizing
these
parameters
while
enhancing
overall
quality
life
patients.
Through
an
extensive
analysis
clinical
trials,
we
identify
that
necessitate
alternative
strategies,
notably
familial
hypercholesterolemia.
The
primary
objective
this
is
to
consolidate
existing
information
concerning
drugs
with
potential
revolutionize
dyslipidemia
management
significantly.
Among
promising
pharmaceuticals,
highlight
alirocumab,
bempedoic
acid,
antisense
oligonucleotides,
angiopoietin-like
protein
inhibitors,
apolipoprotein
C-III
(APOC3)
lomitapide,
ester
transfer
(CETP)
inhibitors.
Our
demonstrates
pivotal
roles
played
each
in
targeting
specific
lipid
metabolism.
We
outline
future
landscape
treatment,
envisaging
a
more
tailored
effective
therapeutic
approach
address
widespread
medical
concern.
Frontiers in Physiology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: April 13, 2023
Atherosclerosis
is
an
inflammatory
disease
initiated
by
endothelial
activation,
in
which
lipoprotein,
cholesterol,
extracellular
matrix,
and
various
types
of
immune
non-immune
cells
are
accumulated
formed
into
plaques
on
the
arterial
wall
suffering
from
disturbed
flow,
characterized
low
oscillating
shear
stress.
Foam
a
major
cellular
component
atherosclerotic
plaques,
play
indispensable
role
occurrence,
development
rupture
plaques.
It
was
previously
believed
that
foam
were
derived
macrophages
or
smooth
muscle
cells,
but
recent
studies
have
suggested
there
other
sources
cells.
Many
found
distribution
not
random
distributed
at
bend
bifurcation
tree.
The
plaque
affected
mechanical
In
this
review,
we
reviewed
advances
cell
formation
atherosclerosis
regulation
lipid
metabolism
forces.
These
findings
provide
new
clues
for
investigating
mechanisms
progression.
Endocrinology and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(3), P. 511 - 520
Published: May 16, 2024
Background:
This
study
investigates
the
impact
of
fluctuating
lipid
levels
on
endothelial
dysfunction.Methods:
Human
aortic
and
umbilical
vein
cells
were
cultured
under
varying
palmitic
acid
(PA)
concentrations:
0,
50,
100
μM,
in
a
variability
group
alternating
between
0
μM
PA
every
8
hours
for
48
hours.
In
group,
exposed
to
during
final
before
analysis.
We
assessed
inflammation
using
real-time
polymerase
chain
reaction,
Western
blot,
cytokine
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
(ELISA);
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
with
dichlorofluorescin
diacetate
assay;
mitochondrial
function
through
consumption
rates
via
XF24
flux
analyzer;
cell
functionality
wound
healing
adhesion
assays.
Cell
viability
was
evaluated
MTT
assay.Results:
Variable
significantly
upregulated
inflammatory
genes
molecules
(Il6,
Mcp1,
Icam,
Vcam,
E-selectin,
iNos)
at
both
transcriptomic
protein
human
cells.
Oscillating
reduced
basal
respiration,
adenosine
triphosphate
synthesis,
maximal
indicating
dysfunction.
also
elevated
ROS
levels,
contributing
chronic
state.
Functionally,
these
changes
impaired
migration
increased
monocyte
adhesion,
induced
apoptosis,
evidenced
by
viability,
BAX,
decreased
BCL2
expression.Conclusion:
Lipid
induce
dysfunction
elevating
oxidative
stress,
providing
mechanistic
insights
into
how
increases
cardiovascular
risk.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(7), P. e28837 - e28837
Published: April 1, 2024
Dyslipidemia
poses
a
significant
risk
to
cardiovascular
health
in
both
diabetic
and
non-diabetic
individuals.
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
normalize
lipid
homeostasis
order
prevent
or
minimize
complications
associated
with
dyslipidemia.
However,
pharmacological
interventions
for
controlling
metabolism
often
come
adverse
effects.
As
an
alternative,
utilizing
herbal-based
agents,
which
typically
have
fewer
side
effects,
holds
promise.
Crocin,
naturally
occurring
nutraceutical,
has
been
shown
impact
various
intracellular
pathways,
reduce
oxidative
stress,
alleviate
inflammatory
processes.
Recent
evidence
suggests
that
crocin
may
also
confer
lipid-related
benefits
potentially
contribute
the
normalization
of
homeostasis.
specific
advantages
cellular
pathways
involved
are
not
yet
well
understood.
In
this
review,
we
present
latest
findings
regarding
crocin,
could
be
instrumental
preventing
reducing
disorders
Additionally,
explore
potential
mechanisms
mediate
these
benefits.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: July 16, 2024
Abstract
Non-alcoholic
steatohepatitis
(NASH)
is
a
hepatocyte
inflammation
based
on
hepatocellular
steatosis,
yet
there
no
effective
drug
treatment.
Atherosclerosis
(AS)
caused
by
lipid
deposition
in
the
endothelium,
which
can
lead
to
various
cardiovascular
diseases.
NASH
and
AS
share
common
risk
factors,
also
elevate
of
AS,
causing
higher
morbidity
mortality
rate
for
atherosclerotic
heart
disease.
Therefore,
timely
detection
diagnosis
are
particularly
important.
In
this
study,
differential
gene
expression
analysis
weighted
co-expression
network
were
performed
(GSE100927)
(GSE89632)
datasets
obtain
crosstalk
genes,
respectively.
Then,
candidate
Hub
genes
screened
using
four
topological
algorithms
externally
validated
GSE43292
GSE63067
genes.
Furthermore,
immune
infiltration
set
variation
explore
underlying
mechanisms.
The
DGIbd
database
was
used
screen
drugs
NASH.
Finally,
model
constructed
free
fatty
acid-induced
human
L02
cells,
an
lipopolysaccharide-induced
HUVECs,
co-morbidity
cells
HUVECs
verify
expression.
result
showed
that
total
113
both
identified
as
enrichment
indicated
these
mainly
involved
regulation
metabolism-related
pathways.
28
according
algorithms,
CXCL9,
IL2RB,
SPP1
after
vitro
experiments
external
dataset
validation.
ROC
curves
SVM
modeling
demonstrated
good
diagnostic
efficacy
three
addition,
strongly
associated
with
cell
infiltration,
especially
macrophages
γ–δ
T
infiltration.
five
potential
therapeutic
identified.
has-miR-185
hsa-miR-335
closely
related
This
study
demonstrates
may
serve
biomarkers
patterns
targets
therapy.