Atherosclerosis is responsible for large cardiovascular mortality in many countries globally. It
has been shown over the last decades that the reduction of atherosclerotic progression is a …

Dietary fat plays an important role in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, but
long-term (≥ 12 months) effects of different percentages of fat in the diet on blood lipid …

Adipose tissue is recognized as an endocrine organ that secretes bioactive substances
known as adipokines. Excess adipose tissue and adipose tissue dysfunction lead to …

A direct and an indirect relationship between paraoxonase 1 (PON1) and atherosclerosis
exists. Given PON1's physical location within high‐density lipoprotein (HDL) particles and its …

Resistin is an adipocyte-and monocyte-derived cytokine which has been implicated in the
modulation of insulin action, energy, glucose and lipid homeostasis. Resistin has been …

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) intake is associated with reduced cardiovascular risk, and its
phenolic compound oleocanthal (OC) has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The …

The presence of residual cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is a current dilemma in clinical
practice; indeed, despite optimal management and treatment, a considerable proportion of …

High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are classified as atheroprotective because they are involved
in transport of cholesterol to the liver, known as “reverse cholesterol transport (RCT)” …

Hashimoto autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is the most common cause of acquired
hypothyroidism in the pediatric population. Development of AIT is mediated mainly by …

Dyslipidaemia plays a prominent role in the genesis of atherosclerotic plaque and the
increased cardiovascular risk in diabetes. Macrophages readily take up atherogenic …