Abstract
BackgroundPlasma cholesteryl ester transfer (CET), reflecting transfer of cholesteryl esters from high density lipoproteins (HDL) towards apolipoprotein B-containing lipoproteins, may promote atherosclerosis development, and is elevated in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). We determined the extent to which the relationship of plasma CET with very low density lipoprotein (VLDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL) subfractions is modified in T2DM.
Materials and methodsPlasma CET, cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) mass, as well as VLDL and LDL subfractions (nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy) were determined in 62 patients with T2DM and 53 nondiabetic subjects.
ResultsPlasma CET and CETP mass were increased in T2DM, coinciding higher triglycerides and large VLDL particles (all P015).
ConclusionAbnormalities in the concentration and composition of large VLDL particles are likely to contribute to elevated plasma CET in T2DM.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 36-44 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | European Journal of Clinical Investigation |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan-2015 |
Keywords
- Cholesteryl ester transfer
- lipoprotein subfractions
- low density lipoproteins
- nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- very low density lipoproteins
- NUCLEAR-MAGNETIC-RESONANCE
- PHOSPHOLIPID TRANSFER PROTEIN
- HIGH-DENSITY-LIPOPROTEINS
- LIPID TRANSFER PROTEINS
- INSULIN-RESISTANCE
- TRANSFER RATES
- RISK
- MELLITUS
- DISEASE
- SIZE