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Azam Roohi¹, Mina Tabrizi², Mehdi Yaseri³

¹Department of Immunology, School of Public Health,Tehran University of Medical Sciences,Tehran,Iran.

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Summary

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This study found a surprising reverse association between high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and interleukin 17A (IL-17A) levels, challenging expectations for this inflammatory marker in hypercholesterolemia.

Keywords:

Atherosclerosis IL-17A Inflammation LDL-C Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol

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Immunology
Biochemistry

Background:

Hypercholesterolemia is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis.
Inflammation plays a complex role in the development of atherosclerosis.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate the association between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and interleukin 17A (IL-17A).
Determine serum levels of IL-23 and transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) in relation to LDL-C.

Main Methods:

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure cytokine levels.
Comparison of cytokine levels in healthy subjects with LDL-C <130 mg/dL versus LDL-C >=130 mg/dL.

Main Results:

A statistically significant reverse association was observed between LDL-C levels and IL-17A.
This finding contrasts with the expected positive correlation for an inflammatory cytokine.

Conclusions:

While inflammation is crucial in atherosclerosis, its components have unique relationships with hypercholesterolemia.
The study highlights the complex interplay between lipid profiles and inflammatory markers.