Chronic inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, steatohepatitis, periodontitis,
chronic kidney disease, and others are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerotic …

Eur J Clin Invest 2010; 40 (12): 1131–1143 Abstract Background Low levels of plasma high‐
density lipoprotein (HDL) represent a major cardiovascular risk factor and therefore raising …

Low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) characterizes an atherogenic dyslipidemia
that reflects adverse lifestyle choices, impaired metabolism, and increased cardiovascular …

One important cardioprotective function of HDL is to remove cholesterol from lipid-laden
macrophages in the artery wall. HDL also exerts anti-inflammatory effects that might inhibit …

There is clear epidemiological evidence that plasma levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-
cholesterol are inverse and independent predictors of cardiovascular disease risk, fuelling …

High‐density lipoproteins (HDLs) play a vital role in lipid metabolism and cardiovascular
health, as they are intricately involved in cholesterol transport and inflammation modulation …

HDL has many functions such as reverse cholesterol transport, anti-inflammation and
antioxidation. Different clinical conditions associated with inflammation, oxidation, advanced …

Reduced plasma levels of HDL-C are associated with an increased risk of CAD and
myocardial infarction, as shown in various prospective population studies. However, recent …

Atherosclerotic vascular disease is among the most frequent causes of death worldwide.
Current therapeutic strategies concentrate mainly on lowering of low-density lipoprotein …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health problem which prevalence is
constantly raising, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. Both diabetes mellitus …