635 results about "High-density lipoprotein" patented technology

Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

The present invention is directed to novel compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of disease. Methods of upregulation of GLUT4 via activation of peroxisome proliferator activated receptor delta activity in the adipose tissue of a human or animal subject are also provided, for the treatment of conditions such as diabetes, obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and others in which a reduction in insulin resistance, an increase in glucose utilization, a reduction in visceral fat, a reduction in triglyceride (TG) levels, or an increase in levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), is beneficial.

4-Amino substituted-2-substituted-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

Cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions containing such inhibitors and the use of such inhibitors to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases in some mammals, including humans.

An implantable medical device is disclosed comprising a high-density lipoprotein (HDL), recombinant HDL, high-density lipoprotein mimics (HDLm), or a combination thereof. Method are also disclosed for local and systemic administration HDL, recombinant HDL or HDLm for the prevention, treatment, or amelioration of a vascular disorder, disease or occlusion such as restenosis or vulnerable plaque.

This invention relates to fat containing consumable food products comprising α-cyclodextrin. The food products have reduced levels of bioavailable fat but have substantially the same fat, cholesterol and caloric content as a like food without α-cyclodextrin. The invention also relates to methods for reducing the bioavailability of fats in fat containing food products without reducing caloric intake as determined by bomb calorimetry and to methods for increasing high density lipoproteins in a subject and reducing or controlling weight by administering the food products of this invention.

The present invention provides a non-naturally occurring High-Density Lipoprotein-like peptide-phospholipid scaffold (“HPPS”) nanoparticle. More particularly, the invention provides a non-naturally occurring peptide-lipid nanoscaffold comprising: (a) at least one phospholipid; (b) at least one unsaturated lipid, preferably an unsaturated sterol ester, further preferably an unsaturated cholesterol ester, further preferably cholsteryl oleate; and (c) at least one peptide, the peptide comprising an amino acid sequence capable of forming at least one amphipathic a-helix; wherein the components a), b) and c) associate to form the peptide-phospholipid nanoscaffold. In embodiments of the present invention, a cell surface receptor ligand is incorporated into the HPPS. In one embodiment, the cell surface receptor ligand is covalently bonded to the peptide scaffold of the HPPS nanoparticles. In other embodiments, a cell surface receptor ligand is coupled to a lipid anchor and is displayed on the surface of the HPPS nanoparticles by incorporation of the lipid anchor into the phospholipids monolayer of the HPPS nanoparticle. The present invention also provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising HPPS nanoparticles and methods of making the HPPS nanoparticles.

This invention provides novel peptides that ameliorate one or more symptoms of atherosclerosis. The peptides typically range in length up to about 30 amino acids, comprise at least one class A amphipathic helix, and protect a phospholipid against oxidation by an oxidizing agent. The peptides are highly stable and readily administered via an oral route. The peptides are effective to stimulate the formation and cycling of pre-beta high density lipoprotein-like particles and / or to promote lipid transport and detoxification. In addition, the peptides inhibit osteoporosis. When administered with a statin, the peptides enhance the activity of the statin permitting the statin to be used at significantly lower dosages and / or cause the statins to be significantly more anti-inflammatory at any given dose.

This invention provides novel peptides that ameliorate one or more symptoms of atherosclerosis. The peptides are highly stable and readily administered via an oral route. The peptides are effective to stimulate the formation and cycling of pre-beta high density lipoprotein-like particles and / or to promote lipid transport and detoxification. This invention also provides a method of tracking a peptide in a mammal. In addition, the peptides inhibit osteoporosis. When administered with a statin, the peptides enhance the activity of the statin permitting the statin to be used at significantly lower dosages and / or cause the statins to be significantly more anti-inflammatory at any given dose.

A pharmaceutical composition comprises (a) a CETP inhibiting compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; (b) a concentration-enhancing polymer, and (c) optionally one or more surfactants; wherein the compound has the structure shown as Formula I below. The composition raises HDL-cholesterol and lowers LDL-cholesterol.

PPAR alpha activators, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of such compounds to elevate certain plasma lipid levels, including high density lipoprotein-cholesterol and to lower certain other plasma lipid levels, such as LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides and accordingly to treat diseases which are exacerbated by low levels of HDL cholesterol and / or high levels of LDL-cholesterol and triglycerides, such as atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases, in mammals, including humans.

The invention discloses a composition of probiotic fermented horseradish tree leaves as well as a preparation method and application of the composition. The preparation method comprises the following steps: crushing and immersing horseradish tree leaves; adding glucose, peptone, yeast extract, yeast powder and inorganic salt into an immersing solution; extracting at a high pressure; and after carrying out probiotic fermentation and centrifuging, adding polydextrose and fructo-oligosaccharide syrup and sterilizing to obtain the composition of the probiotic fermented horseradish tree leaves. The composition can be used for preparing health products, foods and beverages capable of lowering blood fat and improving a sleeping function. An experiment shows that the composition of the probiotic fermented horseradish tree leaves can be used for reducing the contents of total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) in blood serum, and improving the content of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in the blood serum; the composition of the probiotic fermented horseradish tree leaves, disclosed by the invention, has a function of lowering a blood fat level.

This invention provides compositions and methods related to the administration of psyllium husk, Î<2>-sitosterol, guggul tree extract, guar gum and chromium as a combination to reduce or control blood cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoproteins, blood sugar or increasing or controlling high density lipoproteins in a mammal, to reduce arterial plaque build-up, atherosclerosis, in a mammal which may be associated with cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, peripheral vascular, or intestinal vascular disorders.

The present invention relates to methods for elevating high density lipoprotein (HDL) plasma levels, decreasing the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the intestine, decreasing the plasma level of low density lipoprotein (LDL), and increasing the conversion of cholesterol to bile acids, utilizing LXRβ selective agonists, usually without elevating the plasma levels of triglycerides. Also provided are methods of using such agonists to treat metabolic diseases alone or in combination with other active agents. Also provided are methods for decreasing hyperglycemia and insulin resistance methods for treating type II diabetes, and methods for treating type II diabetes and reducing the cardiovascular complications of type II diabetes, utilizing an LXR agonist. Further provided are methods for treating obesity and methods for treating the complications of obesity including type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension, administering an LXRα-selective antagonist.

A composition is provided which contains policosanol and chromium and / or chromium salts and which may be used for treating, preventing and or reducing metabolic syndrome, hypercholesterolemia and hypoglycemia related diseases, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, LDL / HDL ratio, triglycerides, coronary heart disease (heart attacks and strokes), inflammation, deep-vein thrombosis, immunoregulatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, raised blood pressure, fatigue, premenstrual syndrome, anxiety, depression and / or neurodegenerative disorders, and / or raising HDL cholesterol and / or lean body mass in humans and animals. The method comprises administering policosanol and chromium and / or chromium salts which together effectively lower blood glucose levels and lower the LDL / HDL cholesterol ratio. Typically, the administered composition includes about 0.1-10:1 parts by weight of policosanol to chromium and / or chromium salts.

Methods are provided for treating or preventing conditions comprising hypertension and dyslipidemia using antihyperlipemic agents and compounds that antagonize the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor, function as partial or full activators of peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARs) and lower triglycerides or elevate blood HDL-cholesterol. Compositions are provided for treating or preventing conditions comprising hypertension and dyslipidemia, comprising antihyperlipemic agents which lower triglycerides and inhibit cholesterol synthesis such as statins, and compounds that antagonize or block the angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor, activate PPARs and lower triglycerides or elevate blood HDL-cholesterol such as sartans.

A test piece having a simple structure by which HDL cholesterol can be easily assayed by using a small amount of a specimen. A reagent layer (2) is formed on a support (1). This reagent layer (2) contains an enzyme reagent for assaying cholesterol, a first surfactant capable of highly solubilizing HDL (high density lipoprotein) compared with lipoproteins other than HDL, and a second surfactant inhibiting the dissolution of lipoproteins other than HDL.

This invention provides methods of using of the sizes and levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) particles, the -641 allele of the promoter of the gene encoding apolipoprotein C-3 (APOC-3), the 405 allele of the gene encoding cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), and plasma levels of insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), adiponectin, CETP and APOC-3, for determining and increasing an individual's likelihood of longevity and of retaining cognitive function during aging, and for determining and decreasing an individual's likelihood of developing a cardiovascular-, metabolic- or age-related disease.

A composition containing EPA and EHA, preferably derived from fish oil, in combination with at least one of oleuropein, allicin, and policosanol having anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic, immunomodulatory activity as well as activity to lower triglycerides and low density lipoprotein, to increase high density lipoprotein, and to lower both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.