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Inhibition of acyl-CoA cholesterol acyltransferase by F12511 (Eflucimibe): could it be a new antiatherosclerotic therapeutic?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18466422     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Lipid-lowering strategies, particularly with statins, have been extremely useful in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, many patients who receive statin monotherapy do not achieve the desired cardiovascular benefits. Accumulation of cholesteryl esters within macrophages constitutes the hallmark of foam cells during atherogenesis. The action of acyl-coenzyme A (CoA): cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) leads to formation of cholesterol esters. There are two different ACAT isoforms: ACAT1 and ACAT2. A considerable interest to develop ACAT inhibitors has been emerging. This review has been focused on the current knowledge about a new ACAT inhibitor, F12511 or eflucimibe, and more particularly on its antiatherosclerotic properties.
Authors:
Antonio José López-Farré; Daniel Sacristán; José J Zamorano-León; Nuria San-Martín; Carlos Macaya
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cardiovascular therapeutics     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1755-5914     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2008  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-05-09     Completed Date:  2008-06-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101319630     Medline TA:  Cardiovasc Ther     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  65-74     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Cardiovascular Research Unit, Cardiovascular Institute, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anilides / chemistry,  pharmacology*,  therapeutic use*,  toxicity
Animals
Atherosclerosis / drug therapy*
Clinical Trials as Topic
Enzyme Inhibitors / chemistry,  pharmacology*,  therapeutic use*,  toxicity
Humans
Sterol O-Acyltransferase / antagonists & inhibitors*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anilides; 0/Enzyme Inhibitors; 202340-45-2/eflucimibe; EC 2.3.1.26/Sterol O-Acyltransferase

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