Lipoproteins II Flashcards

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……. is filled in the blood with cholesteryl esters which are delivered back to the liver.

A

HDL

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HDLs act as a “reservoir” of ……. and ……which are transferred to chylomicrons and VLDL.

A

Apo- E and Apo-C

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This enzyme is synthesized in hepatocytes and released into the blood and forms cholesteryl esters

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Lecithin-cholesterol-acyl transferase (LCAT or PCAT)

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HDL3 is changed to the larger ……….after uptake of more cholesterol esters

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HDL2

HDL2 interact via CETP (cholesteryl ester transfer protein) with VLDL

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HDL2 binds to the scavenger receptor ……. and the cholesteryl esters in HDL are equilibrated with the intracellular cholesteryl esters.

A

SR-B1

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The smaller HDL leaves the hepatic SR-B1 and can be filled in the …….again with cholesteryl esters.

A

Blood

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7
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LCAT needs activation by ……. and binds to HDL

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Apo A-1

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The transfer of a fatty acid from phosphatidylcholine (lecithin) from the HDL membrane to free cholesterol is catalyzed by …… in the blood.

A

LCAT

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9
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Free cholesterol is provided by the plasma membrane cholesterol ……… transporter

A

ABCA1

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10
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…… is a protein in the blood that can form a bridge between VLDL and HDL which allows the movement of cholesteryl esters (CE) from HDL into VLDL in exchange for TAGs

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CETP

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CE exchanged from HDL can reach the liver via ………. and aid with the reverse cholesterol transport

A

IDL or LDL

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Hypoalphalipoproteinemia:

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Low HDL and low Apo A-1 levels

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Abetalipoproteinemia: a rare hereditary disease caused by an abnormal MTP (microsomal TAG transfer protein) results in ….

A

No or low LDL

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Rare hereditary disease characterized by orange colored tonsils in children and accumulation of cholesteryl esters in liver or spleen due to extremely low HDL.

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Tangier Disease (example of a Hypoalphalipoproteinemia)

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The very low HDL levels in Tangier Disease result from the degradation of ……. and deficiency of the cholesterol transporter……

A

Apo A-1

ABCA1

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16
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All are characteristics of which disease?

  • Strongly reduced release of VLDL and chylomicrons
  • Blood TAG levels <19 mg/dL (normal 150)
  • Total cholesterol <50 mg/dL (normal 200)
  • Failure to thrive. Fat malabsorption
  • TAG accumulation in liver and intestine
A

Abetalipoproteinemia: MTP deficiency

17
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What are the normal levels of LDL, HDL, and VLDL in the blood?

A

LDL- 100-130
HDL- 40-70
VLDL- 20-30

18
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…………refers to an abnormal lipoprotein pattern that is risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD):

  1. High total cholesterol > 200 mg/dL
  2. High LDL-C > 160 mg/dL
  3. High TAG > 200 mg/dL
  4. Low HDL-C < 40mg/dL
A

Dyslipidemia

19
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Friedewald Equation: Lipid profile for screening for CVD risk factors

A

[LDL-C] = [total C] – ( [HDL-C] +[TAG: 5] )

20
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Type I: Familial Hyperchylomicronemia

A

Rare disease characterized by a high serum TAG level (>750 mg/dL) caused by a high chylomicron level. Creamy layer on top of blood sample

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Patients with Type I: Familial Hyperchylomicronemia present with:

A

Xanthomas, Hepatosplenomegaly, lipemia retinalis (vessels creamy white)

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Type IIa: Familial Hypercholesterolemia

A

High LDL, normal VLDL and clear serum.
Total cholesterol 250-500 mg/dL
Tendon Xanthomas and Xanthelasma near eyelids

23
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Cause of Type IIa: Familial Hypercholesterolemia is mainly a defect in ………..

A

LDL receptor or clearance of LDL (Apo-100)

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Type IIb: Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia

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High LDL, high VLDL and turbid serum
Total cholesterol: 250-500 mg/dL
TAG 250-750 mg/dL

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– Overproduction of apo B100 – Overproduction of VLDL – Defective clearance of LDL may be the cause of ............
Type IIb: Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia
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Type III: Dysbetalipoproteinemia:
High remnant levels (chylomicron remnants and IDL) but also abnormal b-VLDL - Total cholesterol 250-500 mg/dL - TAG 250-500 mg/dL
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Deficiency in Apo-E resulting in palmar xanthomas and tuber-eruptive xanthomas over the elbows and knees are characteristic of.....
Type III: Dysbetalipoproteinemia
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Type IV: Familial Hyperprebetalipoproteinemia:
High VLDL | TAG 200-500 mg/dL
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High VLDL levels in Type IV may be caused by
LPL deficiency or overproduction of VLDL
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Type V: Familial Mixed Hypertriacylglyerolemia
High chylomicron levels | High VLDL levels.
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What is the concept to treat hypercholesterolemia?
Reduction of hepatic cytosolic cholesterol with statin drugs (inhibit hepatic cholesterol synthesis) which increases of LDL-receptors and LDL-clearance.
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What is another concept to treat hypertriacylglyerolemia?
Reduction of hepatic TAG synthesis which leads to lower levels of VLDL, LDL and elevates HDL level with niacin and fibrates
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LDL pattern ...... is considered a risk factor for CHD (coronary heart disease)
LDL pattern B
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........... is a risk for coronary heart disease because it may reduce the removal of blood clots which could trigger MI or stroke.
Lipoprotein A