Triglyceride-Rich Lipoproteins as a Source of Proinflammatory Lipids in the Arterial Wall

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (9) ◽  
pp. 1701-1710 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katariina Öörni ◽  
Satu Lehti ◽  
Peter Sjövall ◽  
Petri T. Kovanen

Apolipoprotein B –containing lipoproteins include triglyceride-rich lipoproteins (chylomicrons and their remnants, and very low-density lipoproteins and their remnants) and cholesterol-rich low-density lipoprotein particles. Of these, lipoproteins having sizes below 70-80 nm may enter the arterial wall, where they accumulate and induce the formation of atherosclerotic lesions. The processes that lead to accumulation of lipoprotein-derived lipids in the arterial wall have been largely studied with a focus on the low-density lipoprotein particles. However, recent observational and genetic studies have discovered that the triglyceriderich lipoproteins and their remnants are linked with cardiovascular disease risk. In this review, we describe the potential mechanisms by which the triglyceride-rich remnant lipoproteins can contribute to the development of atherosclerotic lesions, and highlight the differences in the atherogenicity between low-density lipoproteins and the remnant lipoproteins.

1996 ◽  
Vol 51 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 395-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. H. Schlüssel ◽  
E. F. Elstner

Abstract Low density lipoproteins are generally considered to play a major role in the development of atherosclerotic vascular diseases. There is growing interest in LDL subspecies, especially in their density, carbohydrate content and oxidizability, which is supposed to enhance athero-genicity. We investigated the influence of desialylation on the resistance of the lipoprotein particles towards Cu(II) prooxidative activity.


2016 ◽  
Vol 36 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suchismita Halder

Genome wide association studies identify heritable variants within the final intron of the PLPP3 gene that associate with coronary artery disease risk. The risk associated alleles of these variants alter activity of an enhancer sequence that acts in cis to upregulate expression of the gene in response to inflammatory and atherogenic stimuli (for example oxidized low density lipoprotein) and may have longer distance effects on expression of other genes. PLPP3 encodes lipid phosphate phosphatase 3 (LPP3) which is an integral membrane enzyme that dephosphorylates lipid phosphate esters. These substrates are bioactive signaling molecules at the cell surface including lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) and sphingosine 1 phosphate (S1P) and intracellular intermediates in pathways of lipid metabolism and signaling, for example ceramide 1 phosphate and phosphatidic acid. PLPP3 is essential for vascular development in mice. We have generated mice with inducible post-natal and tissue specific inactivation of this gene which are viable and exhibit accelerated atherosclerosis on a low density lipoprotein receptor knockout background after feeding atherogenic diets. Analysis using targeted and untargeted approaches using multistage and high resolution mass spectrometry reveal that LPP3 deficiency results in significant differences in levels of some LPP3 substrates and products in cells, tissues and biological fluids from these animals. These observations support the hypothesis that alterations in levels of these LPP3 substrates or their dephosphorylation products account for or contribute to the mechanisms by which alterations in LPP3 expression influence cardiovascular disease risk.


2004 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 781-799 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry E. Graham

An elevation of plasma triacylglycerides (TAG) is a well recognized cardiovascular risk factor. Less appreciated is that high and prolonged elevations in TAG in the postprandial (PP) phase is also a risk factor. Given that we spend approximately 18 hrs a day in the PP state, this is particularly critical. The elevation is due to both cylomicron and very low density lipoprotein TAG. It is thought that enhancing the concentrations of these lipoproprotein fractions increases the production of smaller, more dense low density lipoprotein and that this leads to increased cardiovascular disease risk. The PP TAG response is greater in men, in obese individuals, and in type 2 diabetics. It has been reported repeatedly that exercise the day before ingestion of a high fat meal is associated with a marked dampening of the PP TAG rise. The mechanisms for this are not clear and do not appear to be due to changes in the exercised muscle itself. There is some speculation that the production of plasma TAG may be decreased. The exercise benefits are lost within 3 days. The minimum exercise required has not been determined, but even 30 min of intermittent aerobic exercise or mild resistance exercise has a positive effect. This demonstrates a clear benefit from an active lifestyle and one that does not require intense exercise or months of training. Key words: atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, dietary fats, carbohydrates, VLDL, LDL, triglycerides, sex differences


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