Rhamnetin decreases the expression of HMG-CoA reductase gene and increases LDL receptor in HepG2 cells [PDF]
Context: Rhamnetin is a naturally occurring methylated derivative of quercetin. This flavonoid is abundant in Syzygium aromaticum, Coriandrum sativum Prunus cerasus, and Rhamnus spp.
Raghad R. Al-Yousef +3 more
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Mechanisms of dysregulation of low-density lipoprotein receptor expression in vascular smooth muscle cells by inflammatory cytokines [PDF]
Objective - Although inflammation is a recognized feature of atherosclerosis, the impact of inflammation on cellular cholesterol homeostasis is unclear.
Ma, KL +6 more
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Intracellular transports and atherogenesis
There is a great progress in understanding the cellular and molecular aspects of atherosclerosis, which is one of the leading causes of death. Yet, there are questions regarding the cellular and metabolic mechanisms that lead to atherogenesis.
Alexander A. Mirоnоv +4 more
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Study of lipid profile for psoriatic patients in AL-Anbar governorate. [PDF]
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition which affects approximately 1-3% of the world's population (1). It appears as red plaques covered with silvery scale that flakes away from the skin.Psoriatic plaques are often found on the elbows, scalp ...
Wajeeh Y. Mohammed +2 more
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Serological and Histological Evaluation of the Effect of Honeybee Venom on Pancreas and Liver in Diabetic Mice [PDF]
Natural toxins have been traditionally used to trigger several diseases among which bee venom (HBV) is of great importance. The present study aimed to investigate the therapeutic effects of honeybee venom (HBV) on alloxan and glucose fluid-induced Type 2
S. J. J Al-Shaeli +2 more
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The metabolic inter-relationships between changes in waist circumference, triglycerides, insulin sensitivity and small, dense low-density lipoprotein particles with acute weight loss in clinically obese children and adolescents. [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Small, dense low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles are highly atherogenic and strongly associated with obesity-related dyslipidemia. The metabolic inter-relationships between weight loss induced changes in waist circumference, triglycerides,
Albers +30 more
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Platelet interaction with bioactive lipids formed by mild oxidation of low-density lipoprotein [PDF]
Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) generates pro-inflammatory and pro-thrombotic mediators that play a crucial role in cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases.
Siess, Wolfgang
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Differences in GlycA and lipoprotein particle parameters may help distinguish acute kawasaki disease from other febrile illnesses in children. [PDF]
BackgroundGlycosylation patterns of serum proteins, such as α1-acid glycoprotein, are modified during an acute phase reaction. The response of acute Kawasaki disease (KD) patients to IVIG treatment has been linked to sialic acid levels on native IgG ...
Burns, Jane C +8 more
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Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 in relation to lipid markers: A pan-India correlation study
Background: Conventional serum markers are routinely recommended to assess heart health. However, many new biochemical markers like lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) has been studied as an efficient cardiac risk marker.
Sandhya Iyer +4 more
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