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Biol. Res ; 51: 34, 2018. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-983938

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BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is highly prevalent and its underlying pathogenesis involves dyslipidemia including pro-atherogenic high density lipoprotein (HDL) remodeling. Vitamins C and E have been proposed as atheroprotective agents for cardiovascular disease management. However, their effects and benefits on high density lipoprotein function and remodeling are unknown. In this study, we evaluated the role of vitamin C and E on non HDL lipoproteins as well as HDL function and remodeling, along with their effects on inflammation/ oxidation biomarkers and atherosclerosis in atherogenic diet-fed SR-B1 KO/ApoER61h/h mice. METHODS AND RESULTS: Mice were pre-treated for 5 weeks before and during atherogenic diet feeding with vitamin C and E added to water and diet, respectively. Compared to a control group, combined vitamin C and E administration reduced serum total cholesterol and triglyceride levels by decreasing apo B-48-containing lipoproteins, remodeled HDL particles by reducing phospholipid as well as increasing PON1 and apo D content, and diminished PLTP activity and levels. Vitamin supplementation improved HDL antioxidant function and lowered serum TNF-α levels. Vitamin C and E combination attenuated atherogenesis and increased lifespan in atherogenic diet-fed SR-B1 KO/ApoER61h/h mice. CONCLUSIONS: Vitamin C and E administration showed significant lipid metabolism regulating effects, including HDL remodeling and decreased levels of apoB-containing lipoproteins, in mice. In addition, this vitamin supplementation generated a cardioprotective effect in a murine model of severe and lethal atherosclerotic ischemic heart disease.


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Animals , Male , Female , Ascorbic Acid/pharmacology , Vitamin E/pharmacology , Myocardial Ischemia/prevention & control , Apolipoprotein B-48/drug effects , Hyperlipidemias/prevention & control , Lipoproteins, HDL/drug effects , Antioxidants/pharmacology , Reference Values , Coronary Artery Disease/prevention & control , Coronary Artery Disease/blood , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Cardiotonic Agents/pharmacology , Immunoblotting , Reproducibility of Results , Cytokines/blood , Treatment Outcome , Myocardial Ischemia/blood , Dietary Supplements , Phospholipid Transfer Proteins/blood , Diet, Atherogenic , Scavenger Receptors, Class B/drug effects , Scavenger Receptors, Class B/blood , Lipid Metabolism/drug effects , Apolipoprotein B-48/blood , Hyperlipidemias/blood , Lipoproteins, HDL/blood , Mice, Inbred C57BL
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Rev. chil. cardiol ; 24(2): 197-203, abr.-jun. 2005. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-423538

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Introducción: Nuestro grupo recientemente demostró una asociación significativa entre periodontitis, placas coronarias aguda y extensión de la enfermedad coronaria aterosclerótica en pacientes con síndrome coronario agudo. Objetivo: Desarrollar un modelo experimental animal para estudiar el posible efecto pro-aterogénico de la inducción de periodontitis por Porphyromona Gingivalis (PG) en ratones deficientes en la apolipoproteína E (APO-E KO). Métodos: En 12 ratones APO-E KO mantenidos con dieta hiperlipidémica se realizaron tocaciones con PG cepa ATCC 53977 en el surco gingival de los molares mandibulares a las 8 semanas de vida. Igual número de ratones APO-E KO fue intervenido con el mismo procedimiento, pero sólo con el vehículo de las tocaciones. Estos procedimientos se repitieron a las 48, 72 y 120 hrs de la infección inicial. Luego de 4 semanas post-inoculación con PG se realizaron estudios histomorfométricos en la aorta proximal para medir la severidad de las lesiones ateromatosas y en las mandíbulas, para evaluar la pérdida del hueso alveolar. Resultados: No se observó una diferencia significativa en el daño del hueso alveolar en las mandíbulas de los animales infectados versus el grupo control. En las aortas, la razón tamaño placa/pared vascular fue mayor en el grupo infectado con PG que en el grupo control (0.132 ± 0.2 versus 0.103 ± 0.15, respectivamente), pero esta diferencia no fue estadísticamente significativa. Conclusión: El diseño experimental del presente estudio no permitió establecer si la periodontitis inducida por PG es capaz o no de acelerar el proceso aterogénico de los ratones APO-E KO. Será necesario aplicar un protocolo de infección periodontal más agresivo en estos animales para evaluar más adecuadamente el efecto de PG sobre la ateroesclerosis.


Subject(s)
Animals , Mice , Arteriosclerosis/microbiology , Bacteroidaceae Infections/complications , Porphyromonas gingivalis , Periodontitis/complications , Periodontitis/microbiology , Aorta/pathology , Apolipoproteins E/deficiency , Diet, Atherogenic , Disease Models, Animal , Hyperlipidemias , Porphyromonas gingivalis , Mice, Knockout/microbiology
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Biol. Res ; 33(2): 97-103, 2000.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-443673

ABSTRACT

Scavenger receptors were discovered as cell surface proteins capable of binding and internalization of modified lipoproteins. These receptors exhibit a broad ligand binding specificity including potential physiological and pathophysiological ligands other than modified lipoproteins. Different classes of scavenger receptors have been identified, and their relevance in normal and pathological conditions is under investigation. Recent in vitro and in vivo studies strongly support the role of class A and class B scavenger receptors in lipid transport and atherogenesis.


Subject(s)
Animals , Humans , Arteriosclerosis/metabolism , Lipoproteins, LDL/metabolism , Receptors, Immunologic/metabolism , Biological Transport , Membrane Proteins/metabolism , Receptors, Scavenger , Scavenger Receptors, Class A , Scavenger Receptors, Class B
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