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How Do Elevated Triglycerides and Low HDL-Cholesterol Affect Inflammation and Atherothrombosis?

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Welty, Francine K.·2013·Current Cardiology Reports

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This review article summarizes recent research into the mechanisms as to how elevated levels of triglyceride (TG) and low levels of high- density- lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) contribute to inflammation and atherosclerosis. Evidence supports the role of TG-rich lipoproteins in signaling mechanisms via apolipoproteins C-III and free fatty acids leading to activation of NFKβ, VCAM-1 and other inflammatory mediators which lead to fatty streak formation and advanced atherosclerosis. Moreover, the cholesterol content in TG-rich lipoproteins has been shown to predict CAD risk better than LDL-C. In addition to reverse cholesterol transport, HDL has many other cardioprotective effects which include regulating immune function. The "functionality" of HDL appears more important than the level of HDL-C. Insulin resistance and central obesity underlie the pathophysiology of elevated TG and low HDL-C in metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle recommendations including exercise and weight loss remain first line therapy in ameliorating insulin resistance and the adverse signaling processes from elevated levels of TG-rich lipoproteins and low HDL-C.

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Authors
Welty, F. K.
Affiliations
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (US)
Corresponding author
Welty, Francine K.
Venue
Current Cardiology Reports
Published
2013-07-24
Volume
15
Issue
9
Pages
400-400
ISSN
  • 1523-3782 (ISSN-L)
  • 1534-3170
OpenAlex
W2020040555
Cited by
221
References
120
Citations by year
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FWCI
0.94
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Current Cardiology Reports (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • National Institutes of Health (5p50hl083813-05)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (P50-HL083813)
  • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (R01DE018184)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Cholesterol and Lipid Metabolism
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
Keywords
triglyceride elevation, low HDL cholesterol, atherosclerosis, atherothrombosis, inflammation, triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, apolipoprotein C-III, free fatty acids, NF-κB, VCAM-1, fatty streak formation, coronary artery disease risk, reverse cholesterol transport, HDL function, immune function, insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, physical activity, weight loss
MeSH terms
Coronary Artery Disease, Humans, Inflammation, Cholesterol, HDL, Thrombosis, Triglycerides, Biomarkers, Inflammation Mediators, Metabolic Syndrome, Atherosclerosis, Plaque, Atherosclerotic

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