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Immunological responses to oxidized LDL.

S Hörkkö1, C J Binder, P X Shaw

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0682, USA.

Free Radical Biology & Medicine
|August 18, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The immune system plays a key role in atherosclerosis. Oxidation of LDL creates epitopes on oxidized LDL, apoptotic cells, and bacteria, triggering immune responses for clearance and plaque progression.

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Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Cardiovascular Research
  • Atherosclerosis Pathogenesis

Background:

  • Emerging evidence highlights the immune system's significant role in experimental atherosclerosis.
  • Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) generates novel determinants recognized by the immune system.
  • These determinants initiate both cellular and humoral immune responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evidence linking immune responses to oxidized LDL (OxLDL) and atherosclerosis.
  • To elucidate the role of specific oxidation-specific epitopes in immune recognition and clearance.
  • To explore the implications of these immune responses for atherogenesis and potential therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing experimental evidence on immune responses in atherosclerosis models.

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  • Analysis of oxidation-specific epitopes on oxidized LDL, apoptotic cells, and bacteria.
  • Examination of the function of these epitopes as ligands in immune-mediated clearance pathways.

    • Main Results:

    • Oxidation of LDL generates epitopes also found on apoptotic cells and bacteria.
    • These epitopes mediate the binding and clearance of oxidatively damaged particles and cells.
    • Innate immune responses are involved in the removal of these damaged entities.
    • Additional OxLDL epitopes contribute to immune activation in atherosclerotic plaques.

    Conclusions:

    • The immune system is integral to atherosclerosis development and progression.
    • Oxidation-specific epitopes on LDL, apoptotic cells, and bacteria are key players in immune responses.
    • Understanding beneficial versus deleterious immune responses is crucial for developing novel anti-atherogenesis therapies.
    • Targeting immune pathways offers potential therapeutic avenues for inhibiting atherosclerosis.