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An ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid concentrate increases plasma high-density lipoprotein 2 cholesterol and paraoxonase levels in patients with familial combined hyperlipidemia

Calabresi, Laura, Villa, Barbara, Canavesi, Monica, Sirtori, Cesare R, James, Richard W, Bernini, Franco, Franceschini, Guido·2004·Metabolism

Abstract

A remarkable reduction of plasma concentrations of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), especially of the HDL(2) subfraction, is one of the typical lipoprotein alterations found in patients with familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCHL). Fourteen FCHL patients received 4 capsules daily of Omacor (an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid [omega3 FA] concentrate providing 1.88 g of eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and 1.48 g of docosahexaenoic acid [DHA] per day; Pronova Biocare, Oslo, Norway) or placebo for 8 weeks in a randomized, double-blind, crossover study. Plasma triglycerides were 44% lower, and LDL cholesterol and apoliporpotein (apo)B were 25% and 7% higher after Omacor than placebo. HDL cholesterol was higher (+8%) after Omacor than placebo, but this difference did not achieve statistical significance. Omacor caused a selective increase of the more buoyant HDL(2) subfraction; plasma HDL(2) cholesterol and total mass increased by 40% and 26%, respectively, whereas HDL(3) cholesterol and total mass decreased by 4% and 6%. Both HDL(2) and HDL(3) were enriched in cholesteryl esters and depleted of triglycerides after Omacor. No changes were observed in the plasma concentration of major HDL apolipoproteins, LpA-I and LpA-I:A-II particles, lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT), and cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP). The plasma concentration of the HDL-bound antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase increased by 10% after Omacor. Omacor may be helpful in correcting multiple lipoprotein abnormalities and reducing cardiovascular risk in FCHL patients.

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Authors
Calabresi, L., Villa, B., Canavesi, M., Sirtori, C. R., James, R. W., Bernini, F., & Franceschini, G.
Affiliations
  • University of Milan (IT)
  • University Hospital of Geneva (CH)
  • University of Parma (IT)
Corresponding author
Franceschini, Guido
Venue
Metabolism
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2004-02
Volume
53
Issue
2
Pages
153-158
ISSN
0026-0495 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2155441427
Cited by
132
References
55
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FWCI
10.80
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Metabolism (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Nursing › Nutrition and Dietetics › Fatty Acid Research and Health
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Clinical Biochemistry › Paraoxonase enzyme and polymorphisms
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
Keywords
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, Omacor, HDL2, HDL3 cholesterol, HDL subfractions, familial combined hyperlipidemia, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, paraoxonase, HDL apolipoproteins, lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase, cholesteryl ester transfer protein, triglycerides, apolipoprotein B, cardiovascular risk
MeSH terms
Adult, Apolipoproteins A, Carrier Proteins, Docosahexaenoic Acids, Double-Blind Method, Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel, Female, Glycoproteins, Humans, Hyperlipidemias, Phosphatidylcholine-Sterol O-Acyltransferase, Cholesterol, HDL, Cholesterol, LDL, Male, Particle Size, Triglycerides, Ultracentrifugation, Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Cross-Over Studies, Aryldialkylphosphatase, Cholesterol Ester Transfer Proteins

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