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Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase as a possible diagnostic tool in ischemic heart disease

M Dobiásová, K Vondra

    Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. Supplementum
    |January 1, 1978
    PubMed

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    Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) activity differs significantly between healthy men and women. In men with heart disease risk factors, LCAT levels decreased, while women

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Cardiology
    • Metabolic Diseases

    Background:

    • Lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) plays a crucial role in reverse cholesterol transport.
    • Ischemic heart diseases (IHD) encompass conditions like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipoproteinemia, and myocardial infarction.
    • Understanding LCAT activity in relation to IHD risk factors is vital for cardiovascular health assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To estimate basal lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) activity in healthy individuals and patients with various ischemic heart diseases (IHD) and risk factors.
    • To investigate sex-based differences in LCAT activity concerning IHD.
    • To propose criteria for evaluating LCAT deviations in relation to IHD progression.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a precise method involving a 14C-4-cholesterol-labeled common normolipidemic substrate.
    • Measured basal LCAT activity in healthy subjects.
    • Assessed LCAT activity in patient groups including those with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipoproteinemia II, and myocardial infarction.

    Main Results:

    • A highly significant difference in average LCAT activity was observed between healthy men and women.
    • LCAT activity decreased in men with IHD risk factors (obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipoproteinemia).
    • LCAT activity in women with these risk factors remained comparable to the healthy reference group.
    • An increasing trend in LCAT deviations from reference values was noted with the progression from obesity to myocardial infarction.

    Conclusions:

    • LCAT activity exhibits significant sex-dependent differences in the context of ischemic heart disease.
    • Reduced LCAT activity in men is associated with IHD risk factors, suggesting a potential role in disease development.
    • LCAT levels in women appear more resilient to these risk factors.
    • The proposed criteria for evaluating LCAT deviations can help assess the relationship between LCAT and IHD severity.

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