Cholesterol-induced toxicity: An integrated view of the role of cholesterol in multiple diseases.
Cell Metab
; 33(10): 1911-1925, 2021 10 05.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1588059
ABSTRACT
High levels of cholesterol are generally considered to be associated with atherosclerosis. In the past two decades, however, a number of studies have shown that excess cholesterol accumulation in various tissues and organs plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of multiple diseases. Here, we summarize the effects of excess cholesterol on disease pathogenesis, including liver diseases, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, pituitary-thyroid axis dysfunction, immune disorders, and COVID-19, while proposing that excess cholesterol-induced toxicity is ubiquitous. We believe this concept will help broaden the appreciation of the toxic effect of excess cholesterol, and thus potentially expand the therapeutic use of cholesterol-lowering medications.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Cholesterol
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Atherosclerosis
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COVID-19
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Hypercholesterolemia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Cell Metab
Journal subject:
Metabolism
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
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