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Matrix metalloproteinases in isolated hypercholesterolemia.

J Malik1, T Stulc, R Ceska

  • 1Third Department of Internal Medicine, General University Hospital and First School of Medicin, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic. JMALI@LF1.CUNI.CZ

International Angiology : a Journal of the International Union of Angiology
|September 15, 2005
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Isolated hypercholesterolemia alters matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) and tissue inhibitor (TIMP) levels, similar to atherosclerosis. Atorvastatin therapy reduced TIMP-1, suggesting these markers reflect early atherogenesis.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Circulating matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) are implicated in atherosclerosis.
  • Altered MMP and TIMP levels are observed in symptomatic atherosclerosis.
  • The role of MMPs/TIMPs in early-stage hypercholesterolemia is less understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate alterations in MMPs and TIMPs in hypercholesterolemic individuals.
  • To compare MMP/TIMP concentrations in hypercholesterolemic patients versus healthy controls.
  • To assess the effect of atorvastatin therapy on MMP/TIMP levels in hypercholesterolemia.

Main Methods:

  • Studied 27 hypercholesterolemic patients and 29 normolipidemic controls.
  • Measured plasma levels of MMP-2, MMP-3, MMP-9, TIMP-1, and TIMP-2.

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  • Hypercholesterolemic patients received atorvastatin for 10 weeks.

    • Main Results:

    • Hypercholesterolemic patients had lower MMP-3 and TIMP-2, and higher TIMP-1 compared to controls.
    • Atorvastatin therapy significantly reduced TIMP-1 levels.
    • TIMP-1 showed the strongest correlation with serum lipids.

    Conclusions:

    • Isolated hypercholesterolemia is associated with MMP/TIMP alterations similar to symptomatic atherosclerosis.
    • MMP and TIMP levels may indicate early-stage atherogenic processes.
    • TIMP-1 is particularly linked to lipid levels in hypercholesterolemia.