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Atherosclerosis regression and high-density lipoproteins.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20828355     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Atherosclerosis regression has been demonstrated clearly in animal experimental models and, to a lesser extent, in human clinical studies. Imaging techniques for study of the arterial wall are playing a key role in promoting our appreciation of regression. LDL lowering remains the mainstay of current lipid treatment, but given the multiple antiatherosclerotic functions of HDL, including reverse cholesterol transport, agents that target HDL may represent the next generation of treatment for atherosclerotic disease. Currently available agents, including nicotinic acid, have documented antiatherosclerotic effects and trials examining clinical outcomes in the context of contemporary LDL treatment are now underway. Future approaches to HDL treatment may include cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors and apolipoprotein A-I mimetics.
Authors:
Justin M S Lee; Robin P Choudhury
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Expert review of cardiovascular therapy     Volume:  8     ISSN:  1744-8344     ISO Abbreviation:  Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther     Publication Date:  2010 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-10     Completed Date:  2010-12-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101182328     Medline TA:  Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1325-34     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, Papworth Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Atherosclerosis / blood,  drug therapy*,  pathology
Cholesterol Ester Transfer Proteins / antagonists & inhibitors
Disease Progression
Humans
Hypolipidemic Agents / therapeutic use
Lipoproteins, HDL / blood*
Niacin / therapeutic use
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Cholesterol Ester Transfer Proteins; 0/Hypolipidemic Agents; 0/Lipoproteins, HDL; 59-67-6/Niacin

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