Add-on effect of probucol in atherosclerotic, cholesterol-fed rabbits treated with atorvastatin. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Lowering the blood concentration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is the primary strategy employed in treating atherosclerotic disorders; however, most commonly prescribed statins prevent cardiovascular events in just 30% to 40% of
Yuka Keyamura +9 more
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Improving Assessment of Drug Safety Through Proteomics: Early Detection and Mechanistic Characterization of the Unforeseen Harmful Effects of Torcetrapib. [PDF]
BackgroundEarly detection of adverse effects of novel therapies and understanding of their mechanisms could improve the safety and efficiency of drug development.
DeLisle, Robert K +8 more
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Assessment of Response of Kidney Tumors to Rapamycin and Atorvastatin in Tsc1+/− Mice
Atorvastatin is widely used to lower blood cholesterol and to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease–associated complications. Epidemiological investigations and preclinical studies suggest that statins such as atorvastatin have antitumor activity for ...
Ming Hong Shen +5 more
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Combined Beneficial Effect of Genistein and Atorvastatin on Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes
Genistein (4,5,7-trihydroxyisoflavone) is abundant in various dietary vegetables, especially soybeans, and is known to have not only an estrogenic effect but also an antiadipogenic effect.
Dahae Lee +4 more
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Effect of statins on venous thromboembolic events: a meta-analysis of published and unpublished evidence from randomised controlled trials [PDF]
Background - It has been suggested that statins substantially reduce the risk of venous thromboembolic events. We sought to test this hypothesis by performing a meta-analysis of both published and unpublished results from randomised trials of statins.
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AASLD practice guidance on drug, herbal, and dietary supplement–induced liver injury
Hepatology, EarlyView.
Robert J. Fontana +6 more
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Thermodynamic and Thermomicroscopy Study of Atorvastatin Calcium-Succinic Acid Binary Mixtures
Binary mixtures of pharmaceuticals significantly affect the physical and chemical properties of each component. The aim of this work was to explore the thermal behavior and solid state transformation of binary mixture of atorvastatin calcium and succinic
Yudi Wicaksono +3 more
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Ezetimibe therapy: mechanism of action and clinical update. [PDF]
The lowering of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is the primary target of therapy in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events.
Dayspring, Thomas D +2 more
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Atorvastatin is a 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA reductase) inhibitor and inhibits cholesterol synthesis. Recently, atorvastatin also showed anti-inflammatory effect in acute lung injury, ameliorating pulmonary gas-blood ...
Lan Wu +4 more
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Photochemical behavior of the drug atorvastatin in water. [PDF]
Atorvastatin undergoes a self-sensitized photooxygenation by sunlight in water. The main photoproducts, isolated by chromatographic techniques, have been identified by spectroscopic means.
CERMOLA, FLAVIO +5 more
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