Objective: Literature has confirmed the pathogenic role of cadmium (Cd) and its exposure in the induction of dyslipidemia implicated in the development and increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases. The current study explored whether polyphenolics isolated from virgin coconut oil (VCO) prevent Cd-induced dyslipidemia and investigate the underlying mechanism of action, in rats. Materials a...

Background and Objectives: Lipoprotein-a potentially represents a useful tool for risk stratification in cardiovascular accidents.  The aim of this study was to evaluate the atorvastatin effect on serum lipid profile & lipoprotein A. Material & Methods: In 2009, 405 patients with acute coronary syndrome randomly were divided into 2 groups, taking 20 & 40 mg atorvastatin daily for 3 months. Lip...

Because the ingestion of some types of dietary fibers has been shown to influence on the lipid and lipoprotein levels, it is possible that chitosan influences on lipid metabolism. In the present study, the effects of chitosan on the serum, liver lipid and lipoprotein concentrations in rat were investigated. Serum lipid level in the treatment groups were decreased compared to that of the control...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Elevated low density lipoprotein and reduced high density lipoprotein cholesterol may increase the risk of atherothrombotic brain infarction, but the metabolic mechanisms accounting for this relation are poorly understood. METHODS The kinetic parameters of low density and high density lipoprotein were studied in nine subjects with atherothrombotic brain infarction or id...

The chemical structure of lipoprotein (a) is similar to that of LDL, from which it differs due to the presence of apolipoprotein (a) bound to apo B100 via one disulfide bridge. Lipoprotein (a) is synthesized in the liver and its plasma concentration, which can be determined by use of monoclonal antibody-based methods, ranges from < 1 mg to > 1,000 mg/dL. Lipoprotein (a) levels over 20-30 mg/dL ...

Understanding the chemical nature of biomarkers and their interaction with host environment is critical to both development implementation diagnostic tools therapeutics. Human lipoproteins, such as high-density lipoprotein (HDL) low-density (LDL), are important carrier molecules for transporting cholesterol other lipid organs where they can be processed. These lipoproteins have more recently be...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It characterised by several clinical signs and symptoms, including hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, chronic anovulation. Obesity imbalances can be reduced in PCOS modifying lifestyle habits. The effects changes on were investigated, it was found consuming less fat engaging physical activity met...

Adipose tissue lipoprotein lipase (LPL) is the enzyme responsible for hydrolysis of circulating lipoprotein triacylglycerol (TAG). Successive passages of very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) through adipose tissue are thought to produce progressive delipidation of the particles, with the eventual formation of intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) [ 1 I . The hy...

one hundred and twenty two blood samples from patients with ami and aci were analyzed for glucose, cholesterol, triglyceride by colorimetric method, and for lipoprotein by millipore agaro-slide electrophoretic technique. the results presented in this communication indicated that patients with ami and acd had higher abnormal gtt than that of the controls. the cholesterol and triglyceride levels ...