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  • Biochemistry
  • Cardiovascular Biology

Background:

  • High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) are heterogeneous particles involved in reverse cholesterol transport and possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic, and vasodilator properties.
  • A strong inverse correlation exists between HDL cholesterol (HDL-c) levels and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
  • However, plasma HDL-c concentration does not accurately predict HDL functionality or composition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the physical-chemical alterations of HDLs associated with their functions.
  • To highlight the relevance of these alterations in pathological conditions characterized by systemic inflammation and oxidative stress.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating HDL structure, composition, and function.
  • Analysis of how clinical conditions impact HDL properties.

Main Results:

  • HDL functionality can be compromised in conditions like obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and CVD.
  • Dysfunctional HDLs undergo structural changes, exhibiting proinflammatory, pro-oxidant, prothrombotic, and proapoptotic characteristics.
  • Altered HDL physical-chemical properties are linked to various pathological states.

Conclusions:

  • Defining HDL functionality, beyond cholesterol content, is crucial for understanding cardiovascular risk.
  • Systemic inflammation and oxidative stress significantly impact HDL properties, leading to dysfunction.
  • Further research into HDL alterations is needed for improved therapeutic strategies.