Abstract
High density lipoproteins (HDL) promote the efflux of excess cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver for excretion. This ability is responsible for the most relevant antiatherogenic effect of HDL. The ability of HDL to promote cholesterol efflux results also in the modulation of a series of responses in the immune cells involved in atherosclerosis, including monocyte-macrophages, B and T lymphocytes. Furthermore, during inflammation, the composition of this class of lipoproteins varies to a large extent, thus promoting the formation of dysfunctional HDL. The aim of this review is to discuss the emerging role of HDL in modulating the activity of immune cells and immune-inflammatory mediators during atherogenesis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 401-407 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Geriatric Cardiology |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Keywords
- Apolipoprotein
- High density lipoproteins
- Immune response
- Sphingosine-1-phosphate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Geriatrics and Gerontology