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Reverse cholesterol transport: physiology and pharmacology.

G Franceschini1, P Maderna, C R Sirtori

  • 1Center E. Grossi Paoletti, University of Milan, Italy.

Atherosclerosis
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Stimulating reverse cholesterol transport may prevent arterial disease. Drugs like Probucol enhance this process by increasing cholesteryl ester transfer protein, aiding cholesterol removal and offering therapeutic promise.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Reverse cholesterol transport (RCT) is crucial for maintaining cholesterol homeostasis by moving cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver.
  • High-density lipoproteins (HDL) are central to RCT, and their plasma levels correlate inversely with atherosclerosis.
  • Targeting RCT with drugs offers a promising strategy for preventing and treating arterial diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of drugs in modulating reverse cholesterol transport.
  • To highlight the potential of stimulating RCT for managing atherosclerosis.
  • To identify existing drugs and encourage the development of new agents for RCT enhancement.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on drugs affecting reverse cholesterol transport.

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  • Analysis of the mechanisms of action of drugs like clofibrate and probucol.
  • Evaluation of the impact of these drugs on cholesterol metabolism and RCT factors.

    • Main Results:

    • Clofibrate reduces cholesterol esterification but newer fibric acids are less effective.
    • Probucol enhances cholesteryl ester transfer protein activity and mass, potentially improving cholesterol removal.
    • Limited data exists on drug effects on RCT, necessitating further research.

    Conclusions:

    • Stimulating reverse cholesterol transport is a promising therapeutic strategy for arterial disease.
    • Probucol's effect on cholesteryl ester transfer protein suggests a viable mechanism for enhancing RCT.
    • Further research is needed to discover and develop novel agents that specifically stimulate RCT for antiatherogenic effects.