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Review
. 2020 Oct;31(5):286-290.
doi: 10.1097/MOL.0000000000000704.

Atherosclerosis: cell biology and lipoproteins

Godfrey S Getz  1 , Catherine A Reardon  2
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Review

Atherosclerosis: cell biology and lipoproteins

Godfrey S Getz et al. Curr Opin Lipidol. 2020 Oct.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Lipoproteins have significant role in both the promotion and prevention of atherosclerosis. This brief review will focus on recent reports on relationship between HDL and HDL subclasses and their composition and function, the role of apoC-III in metabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins, the impact of Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) on endothelial cells, and the mechanism of uptake of aggregated LDL by macrophages.

Recent findings: The complexity of the protein and lipid content of murine and human HDL and their relationship to its cholesterol efflux capacity have been examined. HDL has also been shown to have both antiatherogenic and proatherogenic properties. The relationship between apoC-III and LPL activity, apoprotein E mediated clearance of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and the potential importance of apoC-III in the increased risk of cardiovascular disease in type 1 diabetics has been investigated. Oxidized phospholipid in Lp(a) promotes endothelial cells inflammatory and glycolytic responses. TLR4 participates in the uptake of aggregated LDL to contribute to foam cell formation.

Summary: These studies contribute to our mechanistic understanding of how lipoproteins contribute to atherogenesis and identify potential therapeutic targets.

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