Vascular disease was for a long time considered a disease of the old age, but it is becoming
increasingly clear that a cumulus of factors can cause early vascular aging (EVA) …

The focus of this review is on the role of apolipoprotein C-II (apoC-II) in lipoprotein
metabolism and the potential effects on the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We …

In the present study, rosuvastatin calcium-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers were
developed and optimized for improved efficacy. The ROS-Ca-loaded NLC was prepared …

Visfatin is highly expressed in adipose tissue (mainly by the stromal cells), but it is also
ubiquitously present in most tissues. Visfatin, which plays a role in nicotinamide adenine …

Background and Objectives: The role of adipokines in the development of atherosclerosis in
type 2 diabetes (T2DM) has not yet been fully elucidated. The effects of drugs on adipokine …

Statins, in addition to their beneficial lipid modulation effects, exert a variety of several so-
called “pleiotropic” actions that may result in clinical benefits. Rosuvastatin, the last agent of …

The effect of statin treatment on glucose metabolism and the risk of diabetes remains an
issue of controversy. Since statins are drugs commonly prescribed for the prevention of …

In the last two decades we have witnessed a boost in scientific interest and knowledge of
adipose tissue biology to such an extent that it was promoted to an active endocrine organ …

Methylacrylic acid modified β-cyclodextrin was copolymerized with 2-methylacrylic acid and
N, N′-methylene diacrylamide to fabricate dual pH and temperature responsive hydrogels …

Eur J Clin Invest 2012; 42 (12): 1278–1286 Abstract Background In patients with carotid
stenosis, we prospectively investigated the association of novel adipokines, apelin and …