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Acta Naturae ; 13(4): 47-52, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35127146

ABSTRACT

Elevated levels of apoB-100 containing lipoproteins and markers of systemic inflammation are often observed in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The concentrations can be reduced by pharmacotherapy or extracorporeal treatment. The sorbent, which removes CRP and atherogenic lipoproteins, simultaneously reduces the bloodstream concentration of these components. The efficacy and selectivity of the designed sorbent were studied, desorption constants of CRP (Kd = 4.2 × 10-8 M) and LDL (Kd = 7.7 × 10-7 M) were distribution coefficients of CRP (Kc = 101) and Lp(a) (Kc = 38) were calculated, and the ability to bind large amounts of atherogenic lipoproteins (up to 32 mg of TC per mL of the sorbent gel) was demonstrated. Our sorbent can be recommended for performing complex removal of CRP and atherogenic lipoproteins from the blood plasma in patients with refractory hyperlipidemia and CVD that are accompanied by elevated levels of CRP.

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Atheroscler Suppl ; 30: 166-173, 2017 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29096833

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: An elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) level is observed in more than 30% of patients with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD). We conducted an investigation of the effects of specific Lp(a) apheresis on the progression of atherosclerosis in SIHD patients with Lp(a) levels greater than 50 mg/dL. METHODS: We prospectively enrolled 15 patients diagnosed with SIHD based on symptom-driven coronary angiography findings, with Lp(a) ≥50 mg/dL and a low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) ≤2.5 mmol/L, who were on long-term statin therapy. They underwent weekly Lp(a) apheresis using Lp(a) Lipopak® adsorption columns which contain monospecific sheep polyclonal antibodies against human Lp(a). Fifteen age and gender matched SIHD patients receiving atorvastatin monotherapy served as controls. At baseline and 18 months post-treatment, quantitative coronary angiography, intracoronary ultrasound with virtual histology and carotid ultrasound were performed. Lipid profile, including Lp(a), was measured at the scheduled visits, and before and after each apheresis procedure. Levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), matrix metalloproteinases (MMP)-7 and 9, and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases (TIMP)-1 and 2 were determined at baseline and at the end of the study period. RESULTS: Each specific Lp(a) apheresis procedure was carried out with two adsorption columns resulting in an average acute decrease in Lp(a) levels of 75% (from 110 ± 22 to 29 ± 16 mg/dL) without significant changes in other plasma components. Lp(a) reduction over the course of 18 months was associated with a decrease in the mean percent diameter stenosis of 5.05% and an increase in minimal lumen diameter of 14%; the mean total atheroma volume was reduced by 4.60 mm3 (p < 0.05 for all). There was a decrease in absolute common carotid intima-media thickness in the Lp(a) apheresis group of 0.07 ± 0.15 mm both from baseline and compared with the control group (p = 0.01). Levels of hsCRP were reduced by 40% in patients on Lp(a) apheresis without significant changes in the levels of other biomarkers at the end of the study. CONCLUSION: Reduction of the atherosclerotic burden in coronary and carotid arteries was observed in patients treated with specific Lp(a) apheresis and statin over 18 months compared with statin therapy alone. These findings support the atherogenic role of Lp(a) and reinforce the need to assess the effects of Lp(a)-lowering on cardiovascular events and mortality. Trial Registration Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02133807).


Subject(s)
Blood Component Removal/methods , Carotid Artery Diseases/therapy , Coronary Artery Disease/therapy , Coronary Stenosis/therapy , Dyslipidemias/therapy , Lipoprotein(a)/blood , Atorvastatin/therapeutic use , Biomarkers/blood , Carotid Artery Diseases/blood , Carotid Artery Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Intima-Media Thickness , Cholesterol, LDL/blood , Coronary Angiography , Coronary Artery Disease/blood , Coronary Artery Disease/diagnostic imaging , Coronary Stenosis/blood , Coronary Stenosis/diagnostic imaging , Dyslipidemias/blood , Dyslipidemias/diagnosis , Female , Humans , Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Inflammation Mediators/blood , Male , Middle Aged , Plaque, Atherosclerotic , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome , Ultrasonography, Interventional
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Atheroscler Suppl ; 18: 163-9, 2015 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25936321

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: To date, there have been no studies evaluating the effect of isolated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) lowering therapy on carotid atherosclerosis progression. METHODS: We enrolled 30 patients who had coronary heart disease (CHD) verified by angiography, Lp(a) level ≥50 mg/dL, and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level ≤2.6 mmol/L (100 mg/dL) on chronic statin therapy. Subjects were allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive apheresis treatment on a weekly basis with immunoadsorption columns ("Lp(a) Lipopak"(®), POCARD Ltd., Russia) added to atorvastatin, or atorvastatin monotherapy. The primary efficacy end-point was the change from baseline in the mean intima-media thickness (IMT) of the common carotid arteries. RESULTS: After one month run-in period with stable atorvastatin dose, LDL-C level was 2.3 ± 0.3 mmol/L and Lp(a) - 105 ± 37 mg/dL. As a result of acute effect of specific Lp(a) apheresis procedures, Lp(a) level decreased by an average of 73 ± 12% to a mean of 29 ± 16 mg/dL, and mean LDL-C decreased by 17 ± 3% to a mean of 1.8 ± 0.2 mmol/L. In the apheresis group, changes in carotid IMT at 9 and 18 months from baseline were -0.03 ± 0.09 mm (p = 0.05) and -0.07 ± 0.15 mm (p = 0.01), respectively. In the atorvastatin group no significant changes in lipid and lipoprotein parameters as well as in carotid IMT were received over 18-month period. Two years after study termination carotid IMT increased by an average of 0.02 ± 0.08 mm in apheresis group and by 0.06 ± 0.10 mm in the control group (p = 0.033). CONCLUSION: Isolated extracorporeal Lp(a) elimination over an 18 months period produced regression of carotid intima-media thickness in stable CHD patients with high Lp(a) levels. This effect was maintained for two years after the end of study. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02133807).


Subject(s)
Blood Component Removal/methods , Carotid Artery Diseases/prevention & control , Carotid Artery, Common/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Intima-Media Thickness , Coronary Disease/complications , Hyperlipoproteinemias/therapy , Immunosorbent Techniques , Lipoprotein(a)/blood , Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex , Adult , Atorvastatin/therapeutic use , Biomarkers/blood , Carotid Artery Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery Diseases/etiology , Cholesterol, LDL/blood , Coronary Angiography , Coronary Disease/diagnosis , Disease Progression , Female , Humans , Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Hyperlipoproteinemias/blood , Hyperlipoproteinemias/complications , Hyperlipoproteinemias/diagnosis , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Russia , Time Factors , Treatment Outcome , Up-Regulation
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Artif Organs ; 19(6): 500-5, 1995 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8526788

ABSTRACT

Three types of sorbents were developed for the specific removal of atherogenic apoB-containing low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and lipoprotein LDL (a) (Lp[a]) from human plasma. Two sorbents contained monospecific sheep polyclonal or mouse monoclonal antibodies against human apoprotein B-100. The third one was intended for specific removal of Lp(a) and contains sheep antibodies against human Lp(a). Thirty patients were treated for up to 9 years by LDL apheresis with anti-LDL immunosorbents. A pilot study of Lp(a) apheresis with 3 patients was conducted during 3 years. The results showed that extracorporeal immunosorption is safe and effective for lowering LDL and Lp(a). These procedures may be used both for metabolic investigations and for studies on possible regression of atherosclerosis.


Subject(s)
Apolipoproteins B/blood , Blood Component Removal , Hypercholesterolemia/therapy , Immunosorbents , Lipoprotein(a)/blood , Lipoproteins, LDL/blood , Adolescent , Adult , Animals , Antibodies/immunology , Antibodies/metabolism , Apolipoproteins B/immunology , Child , Coronary Angiography , Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay , Female , Fibrinogen/analysis , Humans , Immunosorbent Techniques , Immunosorbents/immunology , Immunosorbents/therapeutic use , Longitudinal Studies , Male , Mice , Middle Aged , Pilot Projects , Plasminogen/analysis , Sheep
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Chem Phys Lipids ; 67-68: 323-30, 1994 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8187230

ABSTRACT

The extracorporeal procedure for the specific removal of lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) from human plasma--Lp(a) apheresis--was applied to the treatment of three patients with coronary artery disease documented by angiography. Their initial lipid levels were as follows: total cholesterol, 210-230 mg/dl; low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, 140-160 mg/dl; Lp(a), 90-120 mg/dl. The patients underwent a total of 168 procedures without significant side effects. Lp(a) apheresis reduced the Lp(a) level by removing up to 88% of Lp(a). Other plasma compounds, including LDL and plasminogen, remained practically unchanged. Lp(a) apheresis appears to be a unique, effective and specific method for lowering the Lp(a) level. Additional trials are needed to evaluate the clinical effect of this treatment.


Subject(s)
Blood Component Removal/methods , Coronary Disease/therapy , Immunosorbent Techniques , Lipoprotein(a)/blood , Lipoprotein(a)/isolation & purification , Adult , Apolipoproteins B/metabolism , Blood Proteins/metabolism , Cholesterol/blood , Coronary Disease/blood , Coronary Disease/complications , Humans , Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II/complications , Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II/therapy , Male , Middle Aged , Time Factors
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Int J Artif Organs ; 14(8): 508-14, 1991 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-1937940

ABSTRACT

We have developed an immunoadsorbent (IA) for ex vivo removal of IgE after in vitro screening of matrix (Sepharose and tresyl-activated Toyopearl) and ligand (monospecific rabbit polyclonal anti-IgE antiserum and monoclonal antibodies (Abs) or their Fab fragments). Specific adsorptive capacity (SAC) for IgE was maximal in Sepharose-based IA with both types of Abs. Fab-containing IA on Sepharose retained 70-90% of the SAC of native Ab-containing IA. Toyopearl-based IA showed comparable SAC under static conditions but worked unsatisfactorily under continuous flow conditions. To assess the complement-activating capacity (CAC) of IA in vitro anaphylatoxin (C3a, C4a, C5a) generation was applied. CAC was directly related with the amount of immobilized Ab ligand, without depending on Ab specific activity. Fab-containing IA showed more CAC than native Ab-containing IA, and polyclonal IA more than monoclonal IA. Therefore, IA for IgE apheresis were prepared from native monoclonal Abs and CNBr-activated Sepharose CL 4B under aseptic conditions and packed into a glass column. This IA was used in 17 clinical IgE apheresis treatments of five atopic asthma patients. No substantial side effects were observed; in vivo IA effectively removed IgE from plasma (83 to 98%).


Subject(s)
Asthma/therapy , Immunoglobulin E , Immunosorbent Techniques , Immunosorbents , Plasma , Polymers , Adult , Asthma/immunology , Blood Component Removal/methods , Humans , Male , Perfusion
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