Recent developments with lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 inhibitors.
Recent developments with lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 inhibitors.
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DOI:
10.1007/s11883-009-0076-9
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发表时间:
2010-01
影响因子:
5.8
通讯作者:
Mohler, Emile R., III
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作者:
Chauffe, Ryan J.;Wilensky, Robert L.;Mohler, Emile R., III
Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) is a calcium-independent phospholipase A2 enzyme secreted by leukocytes and associated with circulating low-density lipoprotein and macrophages in atherosclerotic plaques. Until recently, the biological role of Lp-PLA2 in atherosclerosis was controversial, but now the preponderance of evidence demonstrates a proatherogenic role of this enzyme. Lp-PLA2 generates two proinflammatory mediators, lysophosphatidylcholine and oxidized nonesterified fatty acids, which play a major role in the development of atherosclerotic lesions and formation of a necrotic core, leading to more vulnerable plaques. These findings have opened the door to a potential novel therapeutic target, selective inhibition of Lp-LPA2. Recently, both animal models and human studies have shown that selective inhibition of Lp-PLA2 reduces plasma Lp-PLA2 activity, plaque area, and necrotic core area. This article reviews the most recent developments with Lp-PLA2 inhibitors.
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DOI:
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