C-reactive Protein Level,Apolipoprotein B-to-apolipoprotein A-1 Ratio,and Risks of Ischemic Stroke and Coronary Heart Disease among Inner Mongolians in China

Objective We aimed to investigate the cumulative effect of high CRP level and apolipoprotein B-to-apolipoprotein A-1(ApoB/ApoA-1) ratio on the incidence of ischemic stroke(IS) or coronary heart disease(CHD) in a Mongolian population in China.Methods From June 2003 to July 2012,2589 Mongolian participants were followed up for IS and CHD events based on baseline investigation.All the participants were divided into four subgroups according to C-reactive protein(CRP) level and ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio.Cox proportional hazard models were used to estimate the hazard ratios(HRs) and 95% confidence intervals(CIs) for the IS and CHD events in all the subgroups.Results The HRs(95% CI) for IS and CHD were 1.33(0.84-2.12),1.14(0.69-1.88),and 1.91(1.17-3.11) in the ‘low CRP level with high ApoB/ApoA-1',‘high CRP level with low ApoB/ApoA-1',and ‘high CRP level with high ApoB/ApoA-1' subgroups,respectively,in comparison with the ‘low CRP level with low ApoB/ApoA-1' subgroup.The risks of IS and CHD events was highest in the ‘high CRP level with high ApoB/ApoA-1' subgroup,with statistical significance.Conclusion High CRP level with high ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio was associated with the highest risks of IS and CHD in the Mongolian population.This study suggests that the combination of high CRP and ApoB/ApoA-1 ratio may improve the assessment of future risk of developing IS and CHD in the general population.     

急性脑卒中患者血脂、脂蛋白及载脂蛋白水平的比较分析

目的比较急性脑梗死与脑出血患者血脂、脂蛋白及载脂蛋白水平,探讨血脂、脂蛋白及载脂蛋白在脑卒中的影响。方法选择脑梗死组102例、脑出血组76例和对照组80例,测定三组的三酰甘油、总胆固醇、高密度脂蛋白胆固醇、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇、极低密度脂蛋白胆固醇、载脂蛋白A1、载脂蛋白B和载脂蛋白A1/载脂蛋白B比值。结果脑梗死组三酰甘油和LDL高于脑出血组和对照组(P<0.05),总胆固醇、ApoB在三组中比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),脑出血组HDL高于脑梗死组和对照组(P<0.05),VLDL在三组患者中比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),ApoA1在三组患者中比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),在ApoA1/ApoB比较中,对照组高于脑梗死组和脑出血组(P<0.05),而脑梗死和脑出血两组中ApoA1/ApoB比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论脑梗死与脑出血脂代谢异常有所不同,ApoA1/ApoB可以作为预防脑卒中的检测指标。     

Apolipoprotein E-ε4 polymorphism and cognitive dysfunction after carotid endarterectomy

Approximately 25% of patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) exhibit cognitive dysfunction (CD) 1 day and 1 month after CEA. The apolipoprotein E (apoE)-ε4 polymorphism has been previously identified as a robust independent risk factor for CD 1 month after CEA. We aimed to determine whether the apoE-ε4 polymorphism is also an independent risk factor for CD as early as 1 day after CEA and to confirm the previous findings at 1 month. Patients undergoing elective CEA (n = 411) were enrolled with written informed consent in this follow-up observational study. CD was evaluated via an extensive neuropsychometric battery. apoE-ε4 carriers exhibited significantly more CD 1 day (30.1% versus 17.9%, p = 0.01) and 1 month (25.7% versus 9.8%, p = 0.001) after CEA compared to non-carriers. Multivariate regression models were generated to determine independent predictors of CD. At 1 day, apoE-ε4 was significantly associated with higher risk of CD (odds ratio [OR]: 2.24 [95% confidence interval 1.29–3.84], p = 0.004), while statin use was significantly associated with lower risk (OR: 0.40 [0.24–0.67], p < 0.001). At 1 month, apoE-ε4 was significantly associated with higher risk of CD (OR: 3.14 [1.53–6.38], p = 0.002), while symptomatic status was significantly associated with lower risk (OR: 0.45 [0.20–0.94], p = 0.03). The apoE-ε4 polymorphism is an independent risk factor for CD as early as 1 day after CEA and is confirmed to be an independent risk factor for CD at 1 month as well.     

老年人血脂水平与载脂蛋白E等位基因的关系

为了解老年人血脂水平与载脂蛋白Ｅ基因多态性的关系，并探讨载脂蛋白Ｅ等位基因对老年人血脂水平的内在影响，利用ＰＣＲ－ＲＦＬＰ法测定了载脂蛋白Ｅ基因型，并用酶学方法对其血脂水平进行了测定。结果发现存在五种不同基因型：与携有ε３等位基因的人群相比，携有ε４等位基因的人群倾向具有较高的总胆固醇和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平以及较低的甘油三酯水平，而携有ε２等位基因的人群则有较低的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平以及较高的     

人周围血单核细胞载脂蛋白E基因表达的竞争性逆转录-聚合酶链反应定量分析

为建立人周围血单核细胞载脂蛋白E基因表达检测方法,研究载脂蛋白E基因与儿童健康的关系,我们抽取26例健康儿童外周静脉血,分离血单核细胞,抽提RNA,采用逆转录-聚合酶链式反应检测载脂蛋白E基因表达,并以正常人cDNA作定量标准物,待测样品与定量标准物共扩增,计算出待测样本的个体的mRNA量.研究发现载脂蛋白E基因能在健康儿童周围血单核细胞表达,健康儿童载脂蛋白E基因表达量为0.37±0.15 mol/mol mRNA.表明采用竞争性逆转录-聚合酶链反应方法来检测人周围血单核细胞载脂蛋白E基因表达的分析方法快速、简便、灵敏、实用、可靠,且能准确定量,值得推广应用.     

糖尿病患者Apo－Al、Apo－B测定及其临床意义

本文对６０例糖尿病患者及６２例正常人的血清载脂蛋白（Ａｐｏ）－Ａｌ，Ａｐｏ－Ｂ高密度脂蛋白（ＨＤＬ）和低密度脂蛋白（ＬＤＬ）水平进行了测定，结果显示：（１）糖尿病患者Ａｐｏ－Ａｌ水平和Ａｐｏ－Ｂ水平均明显高于正常人（Ｐ＜０．０１）。（２）住院治疗前，糖尿病患者血清ＨＤＬ水平明显低于正常人（Ｐ＜０．０１）。（３）住院治疗期间糖尿病患者血清ＨＤＬ水平显著增高（Ｐ＜０．０１），而ＬＤＬ水平无明显改变（Ｐ＞０．０５）。     

APOE polymorphism and carotid atherosclerosis in Korean population: The Dong-gu Study and the Namwon Study

Objective

We evaluated the association between APOE polymorphism and carotid atherosclerosis in two large independent cohorts from South Korea.

Methods

The datasets were from the Dong-gu Study (N = 9056) and the Namwon Study (N = 10,158). Carotid ultrasonography was performed to measure carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and the presence of carotid plaques. The APOE polymorphism was determined by PCR-RFLP. We performed combined and separate analyses for the two datasets.

Results

In the combined analysis, individuals with E2E2 or E2E3 genotype had a lower common carotid IMT compared with individuals with E3E3 genotype (0.684 mm vs. 0.736 mm, p = 0.007; 0.718 mm vs. 0.736 mm, p < 0.001, respectively). This association was very slightly attenuated but remained statistically significant after adjustment for blood lipids (0.690 mm vs. 0.736 mm, p = 0.033; 0.725 mm vs. 0.736 mm, p = 0.005, respectively). Compared with individuals with E3E3 genotype, individuals with E2E3 genotype had lower risk for carotid plaque (odds ratio (OR) = 0.83, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.75–0.93), while individuals with E3E4 genotype had a higher risk for carotid plaque (OR = 1.09, 95% CI = 1.00–1.20). After adjustment for blood lipids, ORs of E2E3 genotype for carotid plaque was slightly attenuated but remained significant (OR = 0.87 95% CI = 0.78–0.97), while OR of E3E4 genotype were slightly attenuated and not significant (OR = 1.08, 95% CI, 0.99–1.18).

Conclusions

We found that APOE polymorphism is associated with carotid atherosclerosis and this association was partly mediated through blood lipid. Our results suggest that APOE polymorphism may influence atherosclerosis through non-lipid pathways.     

Effect of Nicotinic acid/Laropiprant in the lipoprotein(a) concentration with regard to baseline lipoprotein(a) concentration and LPA genotype

Background

Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is a lipoprotein in which apolipoproteinB-100 is linked to apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)]. Significant variation in Lp(a) concentration is specific to LPA gene, which codes for apo(a). Nicotinic acid (NA) is used for treatment of dyslipidemias, and the lowering effect of NA on Lp(a) has been previously reported.

Objective

To evaluate the Lp(a) lowering effect of 1 g/20 mg and 2 g/40 mg day of Nicotinic acid/Laropiprant in subjects with different baseline Lp(a) concentrations and depending on the LPA genotype.

Methods

In an open-label, 10-week study, 1 g/20 mg day of NA/Laropiprant for 4 weeks followed by 6 weeks of 2 g/40 mg day conducted at 3 centers in Spain, 82 subjects were enrolled. Patients were studied at baseline and at the end of both treatment periods and were enrolled in three groups: normal Lp(a) (< 50 mg/dL), high Lp(a) (50–120 mg/dL) and very high Lp(a) (> 120 mg/dL). The LPA genetic polymorphism was analyzed by a real-time PCR.

Results

There was a significant difference in LPA genotypes among Lp(a) concentration groups and an inverse and significant correlation between baseline Lp(a) concentration and LPA genotype was found (R = − 0.372, p < 0.001). There were a significant decrease in total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, apo B and Lp(a), and a significant increase in HDL cholesterol after NA/Laropiprant treatment, without changes in BMI. However, there were no statistical differences in percentage variation of analyzed variables depending on LPA genotype.

Conclusion

LPA genotype is a major determinant of Lp(a) baseline concentration. However, the lipid lowering effect of NA is not related to LPA genotype.