The bile salts such as cholic acid contain a hydrophobic side and a hydrophilic side, thus allowing bile salts to dissolve at an oil-water interface, with the hydrophobic surface in contact with the non-polar phase and the hydrophilic surface in the aqueous medium. This detergent action emulsifies fats and yields mixed micelles, which allow attack by water-soluble digestive enzymes and facilitate the absorption of lipids through the intestinal mucosa. Mixed Micelles also serve as transport vehicles for those lipids that are less water-soluble than fatty acids, such as cholesterol or the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Thus, efficient absorption of lipids depends on the presence of sufficient bile acids to solubilize the ingested lipids.
Lipid metabolism entails the oxidation of fatty acids to either generate energy or synthesize new lipids from smaller constituent molecules. Lipid metabolism is associated with carbohydrate metabolism, as products of glucose (such as acetyl CoA) can be converted into lipids.
Glucose transporters are a wide group of membrane proteins that facilitate the transport of glucose across the plasma membrane, a process known as facilitated diffusion. Because glucose is a vital source of energy for all life, these transporters are present in all phyla.
All about "Lipid metabolism" - case-based discussions and multiple- -choice q...Namrata Chhabra
Revision of fundamental facts of lipid metabolism through clinical discussion, and simultaneous assessment of learning through multiple choice questions
Lipid metabolism entails the oxidation of fatty acids to either generate energy or synthesize new lipids from smaller constituent molecules. Lipid metabolism is associated with carbohydrate metabolism, as products of glucose (such as acetyl CoA) can be converted into lipids.
Glucose transporters are a wide group of membrane proteins that facilitate the transport of glucose across the plasma membrane, a process known as facilitated diffusion. Because glucose is a vital source of energy for all life, these transporters are present in all phyla.
All about "Lipid metabolism" - case-based discussions and multiple- -choice q...Namrata Chhabra
Revision of fundamental facts of lipid metabolism through clinical discussion, and simultaneous assessment of learning through multiple choice questions
Lipoprotein introduction, their general characteristics, exogenous and endogenous metabolism focusing on chylomicron and vldl metabolism, ldl metabolism and HDL metabolism , reverse cholesterol transport.
Coronary heart disease due to atherosclerotic process is the major cause of death.Lipids have been implicated for enhanced atherosclerosis. The major lipids involved are triacy glycerol and cholesterol which are transported in the plasma by lipoproteins. So a better understanding of lipid transport and its abnormalities is essential for medical and health professional students.
Debridement is an important component of the wound bed preparation (WBP) management Model.
Cause of the wound and patient-centered concerns, debridement is a necessary step in local wound care.
Debridement is the removal of necrotic tissue, exudate, bacteria, and metabolic waste from a wound in order to improve or facilitate the healing process
Chest pain or discomfort
Common presenting symptom of cardiovascular disease
May be cardiac or noncardiac in origin.
Cardiac – angina, MI, pericarditis, mitral valve prolapse, dissecting aortic aneurysm
Non cardiac – anemia (physical exertion), cervical disc disease, anxiety, trigger points etc
Follows pattern of ulnar nerve distribution (heart supplied by C3-T4 spinal segments)
Radiating pain to neck, jaw, upper trapezius, upper back, shoulder or arms (commonly left
Biologist & gerontologist used concept of senescence to explain biological aging
Senescence or normal aging refers to a gradual, time related to biological process that takes places as degenerative processes overtake regenerative or growth processes.
or
senescence: a change in the behavior of an organism with age leading to a decreased power of survival and adjustment
Immunology plays a very important role in homeostasis but it possesses two edge sword actions. Either hypo or hyperimmunity both can cause systemic diseases which will manifest in the oral cavity.
Immunomodulators are the agents which modulate the body immunity according to
the need.
There are natural and synthetic immunomodulatory agents .
Endocrinology is a specialty of medicine; some would say a sub-specialty of internal medicine, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to hormones. Endocrinology covers such human functions as the coordination of metabolism, respiration, reproduction, sensory perception, and movement
non-skeletal mesodermal tissues: adipose tissue, fibrous tissue, muscle, blood vessels and peripheral nerves (despite neuroectodermal origin)
benign, malignant and intermediate (low-grade malignant – locally aggressive, can recur, no metastatic potential)
originate from primitive mesenchymal stem cells
classification according to differentiation lines (e.g. liposarcoma is not a tumor arising from adipose tissue but exhibiting lipoblastic differentiation)
Down syndrome (DS or DNS), also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and mild to moderate intellectual disability. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental ability of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this can vary widely.
Facial pain is pain felt in any part of the face, including the mouth and eyes.
It’s normally due to an injury or a headache, occasionally facial pain may also be due to neurological or vascular causes, but equally well may be dental in origin.
The lymphatic system is responsible for the production, transport and filtration of lymph fluid throughout the body. In addition to its important circulatory functions, the lymphatic system also has important immunological functions
The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
Eating a diet high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and legumes.
Choosing lean, low-fat sources of protein.
Limiting sweets, soft drinks, and foods with added sugar.
Including proteins, carbohydrates, and a little good fat in all meals and snacks.
Vectors are organisms that transmit pathogens and parasites from one infected person (or animal) to another, causing serious diseases in human populations
She has a wonderful personality.”“He has no personality.”“He has a charming personality.”“We seem to have a personality conflict.”“It’s just her personality.”“She has her mother’s personality.”“He’s a real personality.”
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
Anti ulcer drugs and their Advance pharmacology ||
Anti-ulcer drugs are medications used to prevent and treat ulcers in the stomach and upper part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcers). These ulcers are often caused by an imbalance between stomach acid and the mucosal lining, which protects the stomach lining.
||Scope: Overview of various classes of anti-ulcer drugs, their mechanisms of action, indications, side effects, and clinical considerations.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
Prix Galien International 2024 Forum ProgramLevi Shapiro
June 20, 2024, Prix Galien International and Jerusalem Ethics Forum in ROME. Detailed agenda including panels:
- ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY: A NEW PARADIGM IS COMING
- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
ONCOLOGICAL AND INFLAMMATORY SKIN DISEASES?
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ETHICS
- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
- ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN LIFE SCIENCES
- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Explore natural remedies for syphilis treatment in Singapore. Discover alternative therapies, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that may complement conventional treatments. Learn about holistic approaches to managing syphilis symptoms and supporting overall health.
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
3. HMG CoA Reductase
(More Than Cholesterol Synthesis)
Acetyl CoA
HMG CoA
Mevalonate
Farnesyl Pyrophosphate
Cholesterol
HMG CoA Reductase
Isopentenyl
adenine
(transfer RNA)
Prenylation of
signalling peptides
(ras, rho, etc.)
Ubiquinones
(CoQ-10, etc.)
Dolichols
Inhibition of other key products of mevalonate may relate to
nonlipid effects & rare side effects of statins.
HMG-CoA reductase (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-coenzyme A reductase, officially
abbreviated HMGCR) is the rate-controlling enzyme (NADH-dependent, EC 1.1.1.88; NADPH-
dependent, EC 1.1.1.34) of the mevalonate pathway, the metabolic pathway that produces
Dolicho
translatio
proteins
glycosyl
dolichol
phospha
as a mem
formatio
oligosac
GlcNAc
glucose,
GlcNAc
acetylglu
6. Key concepts: synthesis
– Primary synthetic sites are extrahepatic, but liver
is key regulator of homeostasis
Key concepts: absorption
– Largest source is biliary secretion, not diet.
– Normal absorption: 50%
– For cholesterol to be absorbed it must:
• undergo hydrolysis (de-esterification by esterases)
• be incorporated into micelles
• be taken up by cholesterol transporter
• be re-esterified and incorporated into chylomicrons
NORMAL CHOLESTEROL METABOLISM
9. STRUCTURE OF PLANT STEROL ESTERS
HO
Cholesterol
Sitosterol
HO
O
C - O
Sitosterol Ester
10. 400 mg/day
1,300 mg/day
17,400 mg/day
850 mg/day
NORMAL CHOLESTEROL ABSORPTION
Ezetimibe competes
For cholesterol here
Oil phase
Ezetimibe is used along with a low cholesterol/low fat diet and exercise to
help lower cholesterol in the blood. Ezetimibe may be used alone or with
other drugs (such as "statins" or fibrates). Ezetimibe works by reducing
the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from your diet.
11. 400 mg/day
1,300 mg/day
17,400 mg/day
850 mg/day
NORMAL CHOLESTEROL ABSORPTION
Defect in ABCG5/G8
transporter causes
phytosterolemia
Oil phase
The sterol transporters ABCA1, ABCG5, and ABCG8 may play a role in the pathogenesis of human
cholesterol related gallbladder diseases. ... Bile acids may promote an active conformation of
purified ABCG5/G8 either by global stabilization of the transporter or by binding to a specific site
on ABCG5/G8.
This protein is a member of the White subfamily. The protein encoded by this gene functions as a half-
transporter to limit intestinal absorption and promote biliary excretion of sterols. It is expressed in a tissue-
specific manner in the liver, colon, and intestine.
12. Role of Bile Salts, cholesterol, phospholipids in
gall stone formation.
Importance of Bile Salts for cholesterol absorption
NORMAL CHOLESTEROL METABOLISM
Key concepts: bile salt absorption inhibitors
– Bile acid binding compounds:
• Welchol*
• Cholestyramine
• Colestipol
• Fiber
– Surgery: Partial ileal bypass.
*Lowering cholesterol decreases the risk of heart disease and helps prevent
strokes and heart attacks. Colesevelam is also used along with a proper diet and
exercise to lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
15. 17 G
BA*
NORMAL CHOLESTEROL METABOLISM
Tissue
pools
70G
0.8 G
SYN CHOL
17.35 G
BA*
0.85 G
ABS CHOL
0.35 G BA*
.35 G
.65 G
.20 G
1.20 G
CHOL + BA
50% 95%
0.4 G CHOL
1.3 G
CHOL
* BA = BILE ACIDS
.20 G CHOL 0.65 G CHOL
16. Key concepts: absorption
– Triglyceride (i.e. energy) assimilation is key to
the survival of the organism.
– Dietary triglyceride must be hydrolyzed to fatty
acids, mono-glycerides and glycerol prior to
absorption.
– Fatty acids must partition to micellar phase for
absorption.
– For transport, triglyceride must be reconstituted
from glycerol and fatty acid and incorporated into
chylomicrons.
NORMAL TRIGLYCERIDE METABOLISM
17. Structures of Fatty Acids
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
18:0
cis-18:1 -6
trans-18:1 -6
18:2 -6
18:3 -3
18. Structures of Fatty Acids
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
C
HO
O
16:0 (palmitic)
cis-18:1 -6 (oleic)
trans-18:1 -6 (elaidic
18:2 -6 (linoleic)
18:3 -3
(alpha
linolenic)
C
HO
O 20:5 -3 (EPA)
22. Effect of Carbohydrate Restriction on
Carbohydrate-induced Hypertriglyceridemia
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
Initial Level End of Fast Inpatient Low
CHO Diet
Outpatient
Low CHO Diet
Reisell et al., Am J Clin Nutr 1966;19:84
Treatment: Fast for average 5 days, then consume low CHO diet.
Composition
of diet:
7-15% CHO
25-30% Prot
60-65% Fat
32. Pancreatic Lipase Movement
Most pancreatic
lipase is secreted
into the pancreatic
duct, but some moves
back into capillaries.
33. Chylomicron Role in Pancreatitis
Pancreatic lipase acts
on chylomicrons
adherent to capillary
endothelium, producing
fatty acid anions, or
soaps. By detergent
action, cell membranes
are disrupted, releasing
more lipase, and
additional fatty acid
anions are produced in
a vicious cycle.
34. IDL is one of the five major groups of lipoproteins (Chylomicrons, VLDL, IDL, LDL,
HDL) that enable fats and cholesterol to move within the water-based solution of the
bloodstream. ... VLDL is a large, triglyceride-rich lipoprotein secreted by the liver that
transports triglyceride to adipose tissue and muscle.
35.
36.
37.
38. Apolipoproteins
B/E receptor ligand *E2:IDL; *E4: Diet ResponsivityapoE
LpL inhibitor; antagonizes apoEapoC-III
LpL activatorapoC-II
Inhibit Lp binding to LDL R; LCAT activatorapoC-I
apoB-48
Structural protein of all LP except HDL
Binding to LDL receptor
apoB-100
Tg metabolism; LCAT activator; diet responseapoA-IV
HL activationapoA-II
HDL structural protein; LCAT activator;RCTapoA-I
Apolipoproteins are proteins that bind lipids (oil-soluble substances such as fat and cholesterol) to form lipoproteins. They transport the
lipids through the lymphatic and circulatory systems. The lipid components of lipoproteins are insoluble in water.
Lecithin–cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT, also called phosphatidylcholine–sterol O-acyltransferase) is an enzyme that converts
free cholesterol into cholesteryl ester (a more hydrophobic form of cholesterol), which is then sequestered into the core of
a lipoprotein particle, eventually making the newly synthesized HDL spherical and forcing the reaction to become unidirectional since the
particles are removed from the surface. The enzyme is bound to high-density lipoproteins (HDLs) and low-density lipoproteins in the blood
plasma.[5] LCAT deficiencycan cause impaired vision due to cholesterol corneal opacities, anemia, and kidney damage.
41. Role of CETP in Triglyceride/
Cholesteryl Ester Exchange
VLDL CETP HDL
TG
CE
LDLCETPHDL
TG
CE
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), also called plasma
lipid transfer protein, is a plasma protein that facilitates the
transport of cholesteryl esters and triglycerides between
the lipoproteins.
42. Role of Triglycerides in Producing
Small Dense LDL or HDL
TG
TG
TG
CE CE CE
CETP Lipase
1. CE exchanged for TG 2. TG removed
43. FREE
FATTY
ACIDS
Dyslipidemia of Metabolic Syndrome
VLDL CETP
TG
CE
HDL LDL
CETP
TG
CE
LIPASE
sdLDL
FATTY ACIDS
GLYCEROL
HDL
CATABOLISM
UNINHIBITED
LYPOLYSIS
Low-
density lipoprotein (LDL
) plays a key role in the
development and
progression of
atherosclerosis &
cardiovascular disease. ...
Modified sdLDL is a
potent inductor of
inflammatory processes
associated with
cardiovascular disease.
44. Distribution of LDL Size Phenotypes
According to Triglyceride Levels
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Phenotype A
(light fluffy LDL)
Phenotype B
(small dense LDL)
Cumulativepercentofcases
Triglyceride (mg/dl)
Austin et al, Circulation 1990; 82:495
45. Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor:
A Nuclear Receptor for Metabolic Genes
a, Basic mechanism of action of
nuclear hormone receptors: bind
to a specific sequence in the
promoter of target genes (called
hormone response elements), and
activate transcription upon
binding of ligand. Several nuclear
hormone receptors, including
the retinoic acid receptor, the
vitamin D receptor and PPAR, can
bind to DNA only as a heterodimer
with the retinoid X receptor, RXR,
as shown. b, some PPAR and
PPAR ligands.
Kersten et al. Roles of PPARs in health
and disease. Nature 2000; 405: 421-424
46. Role of PPAR* and in VLDL,
LDL
and HDL metabolism
* Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor
PPAR
Tissues: Liver, kidney, heart,
muscle.
Ligands: fatty acids, fibrates
Actions: Stimulate production
of apo A I, lipoprotein lipase,
increase expression of ABC
A-1, increase FFA uptake and
catabolism, decrease FFA
and VLDL synthesis.
PPAR
Tissues: Adipose tissue and
intestine.
Ligands: arachidonic acid,
Glitazones
Actions: increase expression
Of ABC A-1, increase FFA synthesis and
uptake by adipocytes, increase
insulin sensitivity (?)
48. HDL and Reverse Cholesterol Transport
Tangier Disease
Tangier disease is an inherited disorder characterized by significantly reduced levels
of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the blood. HDL transports cholesterol and certain
fats called phospholipids from the body's tissues to the liver, where they are removed
from the blood.
53. LDL-R
50% of HDL C may
Return to the liver
On LDL via CETP
HDL and Reverse Cholesterol Transport
54. • An atherogenic lipoprotein
containing apo(a) and apoB.
• 20-30% of people have levels
suggesting C-V risk.
• Black subjects have Lp(a)
normal range twice as high
as white and Asiatic subjects.
• Apo(a) sequence similar to plasminogen, and Lp(a)
interferes with spontaneous thrombolysis.
• Lp(a) levels highly genetic, resistant to diet and drug
therapy, although niacin may help.
“LDL”
Apo(a)
-S-S-
Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a)
55.
56.
57. Summary – Lipid and
Lipoprotein Metabolism
• Cholesterol absorption, synthesis, and
disposition
• Triglyceride/fatty acid transformations and
energy metabolism
• Lipoprotein core and surface components
• Lipoprotein origins and destinations governed
by apo’s
• Derangement in the metabolic syndrome
• Reverse cholesterol transport – the dominant
direction
• Lipoprotein(a)
• Lipoproteins in the arterial wall