This study was conducted to investigate the role of oxidized low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in
monocyte/mononuclear cell (MNC) activation during atherogenesis. First, the activity of …

Objectives: Smoking increases oxidative modification of LDL, associated with lower HDL
plasma levels, systemic inflammatory response and endothelial dysfunction. We tested the …

Oxidized LDL have been shown to both stimulate and inhibit functions of vascular wall cells,
contributing to all stages of the atherosclerotic reaction. It is becoming clear that the family of …

The subclass of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins–remnant-like particles (RLP) seems to be
strong and independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. We evaluated the role of RLP …

The present paradigm of atherogenesis proposes that low density lipoproteins (LDLs) are
trapped in subendothelial space of the vascular wall where they are oxidized. Previously, we …

Background: The assumption that atherosclerosis involves an autoimmune response to
oxidized LDL (oxLDL) is based on the presence of immunocompetent cells and …

An operative definition of the metabolic syndrome has been suggested by a working group
associated with the World Health Organization in 1998. The aim of this study was to examine …

Objective Progression of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a surrogate indicator for
the early stages of atherosclerosis. Methods The study investigated relationships between …

Recently published results provide evidence of the importance of oxidatively modified LDL
in the development of atherosclerosis. Several typical characteristics of this disease can be …

The effect of heavy, long duration aerobic exercise on low density lipoprotein (LDL)
susceptibility to oxidation and on distribution of LDL subfractions was studied. Six well …