To the Editor: Levels of trans-fatty acids (TFAs) in blood come from natural sources, such as milk, and industrial sources, such as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. Dietary intake of TFAs increases low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and has other adverse metabolic effects. Changing to a diet low in TFAs may lower the LDL-C level and decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease. T...

Trithiolato-bridged dinuclear ruthenium(II)-arene complexes are active against various parasites including Toxoplasma gondii. Lipids, isoprenoids and lipoate metabolites scavenged by T. gondii from the host cell but also synthesized parasite, these molecules can be appended to diruthenium moiety in a conjugate approach aiming at compounds with improved antiparasitic activity selectivity. The sy...

The concentration of cholesterol carried in low density lipoproteins (LDL-C) is primarily determined by the rate at which LDL-C is produced (Jt) and the rate at which the liver takes up this particle through receptor-dependent transport (Jm). The accumulation of specific dietary fatty acids in the liver profoundly alters these kinetic parameters and will either increase hepatic receptor activit...

Annona squamosa L. has been recognized by having compounds with important in vitro biological activity against human disease or as insecticide. However, knowledge of the antiviral potential and micro molecules production of A. squamosa L. at different phenological stages is scarce. The secondary metabolites detection and biological activity from seeds and leaves in 4 and 14 years old trees from...

background and objectives: betulinic acid (ba), oleanolic acid (oa) and ursolic acid (ua) are well-known pentacyclic triterpenoids (pts), which are produced by plants. they possess a variety of beneficial effects including anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antitumor, anti-hiv, antimicrobial, gastroprotective, and antihyperlipidemic activities. in the present study, quantitative determination...

We examined associations between dietary fatty acids and progression of coronary artery disease (CAD) in 50 men receiving a lipid-lowering diet or usual care in the St Thomas' Atherosclerosis Regression Study. Nutrient intake was assessed by dietary history and computerized food tables. Progression of CAD over 39 mo, measured by a decrease in minimum absolute width of coronary segments (MinAWS)...