This article reconciles the classic view of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) associated with low risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) with recent data (genetics studies and randomized clinical trials) casting doubt over the widely accepted beneficial role of HDL regarding CVD risk. Although HDL cholesterol has been used as a surrogate measure to investigate HDL function, the cholesterol content in HDL particles is not an indicator of the atheroprotective properties of HDL. Thus, more precise measures of HDL metabolism are needed to reflect and account for the beneficial effects of HDL particles. Current and emerging therapies targeting HDL are discussed.
Beginning to understand high-density lipoproteins.
C. Santos-Gallego,J. Badimón,R. Rosenson
Published 2014 in Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America (Print)
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Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America (Print)
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2014-12-01
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Medicine
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