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Effects of ethanol intake on lipoproteins and atherosclerosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20616714     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This article reviews published studies regarding effects of ethanol intake on lipoprotein levels and function as they relate to atherosclerosis, with special emphasis on recent publications in the past 2 years. RECENT FINDINGS: Some recent studies have explored novel mechanisms of ethanol on atherogenesis via effects on HDL composition and function. Other studies have focused on changes in levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), triglyceride, and other factors such as inflammatory markers C-reactive protein (CRP) and lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (LpPLA2). Other areas of emphasis have been the effects within specific populations and between genders, as well as contributions of genetic polymorphisms in prediction of response to ethanol. Surprisingly, results of recent studies are often at odds with prior, seemingly well established findings. SUMMARY: The association between moderate ethanol consumption and favorable changes in lipoproteins and lipoprotein-related factors in atherosclerosis continues to become better established with the publication of new studies in this field. Continued progress is being achieved in understanding the well established link between moderate intake and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Nevertheless, it remains difficult to implement these findings in clinical practice due to the ongoing lack of randomized, blinded clinical trial data, and the well known hazards of excess ethanol consumption.
Authors:
Eliot A Brinton
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current opinion in lipidology     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1473-6535     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr. Opin. Lipidol.     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-13     Completed Date:  2010-10-08     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9010000     Medline TA:  Curr Opin Lipidol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  346-51     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiovascular Genetics, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, USA. eliot.brinton@utah.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Alcohol Drinking*
Animals
Atherosclerosis / complications,  genetics,  metabolism*,  prevention & control
Ethanol / pharmacology*
Humans
Inflammation / complications,  metabolism
Lipoproteins / blood,  metabolism*
Triglycerides / metabolism
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01AG18734/AG/NIA NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Lipoproteins; 0/Triglycerides; 64-17-5/Ethanol

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