The PAN-based carbon fibers were modified using anodic oxidation method with different electrolyte such as sulfuric acid, sodium sulfate and sodium hydroxide for improving its surface properties and its composites interphase properties. It is well know that different electrolyte have different oxidizability and electrochemical characterization. The influence of different electrolytes on the eff...

Consumption of a range of dietary antioxidants may be beneficial in protecting low density lipoprotein (LDL) against oxidative modification, as studies have demonstrated that antioxidants other than vitamin E may also function against oxidation of LDL in vitro. In the present study, the effect of polyphenol antioxidants on the susceptibility of LDL to copper-mediated oxidation was investigated ...

We evaluated in a double-blind randomized trial with a double-dummy design in 28 patients with primary hypertriglyceridemia, the effect of gemfibrozil (1200 mg/day) versus Omacor (4 g/day), a drug containing the n-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), on lipid and lipoprotein levels, low density lipoprotein (LDL) subfraction profile and LDL oxidizability. Both Oma...

conclusions in type ii diabetes, the increased susceptibility of ldl to oxidation is related to hyperglycemia and low aop. background type ii diabetes mellitus is a complex heterogeneous group of metabolic conditions characterized by an increased level of blood glucose, due to impairment in insulin action and/or insulin secretion. hyperglycemia is a major factor in the pathogenesis of atheroscl...

Isoflurane is a volatile halogenated anesthetic used especially for anesthesia maintenance whereas propofol is a venous anesthetic utilized for anesthesia induction and maintenance, and reportedly an antioxidant. However, there are still controversies related to isoflurane-induced oxidative stress and it remains unanswered whether the antioxidant effects occur in patients under propofol anesthe...

OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to determine whether antioxidant vitamins could reduce the susceptibility of low density lipoprotein (LDL) to oxidation and improve endothelium-dependent vasodilator responsiveness in patients with hypercholesterolemia. BACKGROUND Animals and humans with hypercholesterolemia have exhibited impaired endothelium-dependent vasodilation. In vitro studies sug...

1. An antioxidant effect of phenolic substances in red wine to reduce oxidizability of low-density lipoprotein has been proposed as the basis for a relatively lower incidence of coronary disease in populations with high red wine intake. We have now investigated the possible antioxidant effects of various beverages, including red wines, white wines, beers and red grape juices (diluted 1:500), on...

This article is available online at http://www.jlr.org Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS) is a metabolic disorder resulting from mutations in the gene encoding 7-dehydrocholesterol reductase (DHCR7), the enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of 7-dehydrocholesterol (7-DHC) to cholesterol (Chol) ( 1–7 ). Elevated levels of 7-DHC and reduced levels of Chol are observed in tissues and fl uids of pati...