The lipoprotein HDL has two important roles: first, it promotes reverse cholesterol transport,
and second, it modulates inflammation. Epidemiological studies show that HDL-cholesterol …

A number of therapeutic strategies targeting high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and
reverse cholesterol transport are being developed to halt the progression of atherosclerosis …

Alkaline sphingomyelinase (alk-SMase) is present in the intestinal tract and additionally
human bile. It hydrolyses sphingomyelin in both intestinal lumen and the mucosal …

It is well recognised that increased levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL) protect against
atherosclerosis and correlate with improved prognosis for vascular disease associated …

Chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, steatohepatitis, periodontitis,
chronic kidney disease, and others are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic …

A complete guide to the role of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) in new and emerging
therapies With high-density lipoproteins (HDL) playing an increasing role in cardiovascular …

Lipid abnormalities may have an effect on clinical outcomes of patients on dialysis. Recent
studies have indicated that HDL dysfunction is a hallmark of ESRD. In this study, we …

Eur J Clin Invest 2010; 40 (12): 1131–1143 Abstract Background Low levels of plasma high‐
density lipoprotein (HDL) represent a major cardiovascular risk factor and therefore raising …

Abstract Phospholipid Transfer Protein (PLTP) transfers amphiphilic lipids between
circulating lipoproteins and between lipoproteins, cells and tissues. Indeed, PLTP is a major …

Plasma concentration of high density lipoprotein (HDL) is one of the most reliable negative
risk factors for CVD. There is however convincing experimental and clinical evidence that …