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Novel APOB variant causes familial hypercholesterolemia in multiple unrelated families 新的APOB变异导致多个不相关家族的家族性高胆固醇血症。
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.059
Akos Berthold MMSc, CGC, Rebecca Miller MS, CGC, Christopher Jordan MD, Jared Spitz MD
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetic disorder leading to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and increased risk for early atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). While the 3 primary genes (LDLR, APOB, and PCSK9) associated with monogenic FH have been well established, rare variants remain challenging to interpret. We report a novel APOB variant, c.9498G>C (p.Lys3166Asn) in the region of the apolipoprotein B100 that is involved in the binding to the LDL receptor (LDLR). This variant was identified in multiple unrelated families with FH. We initially observed this variant in the proband with severe hypercholesterolemia and early ASCVD. Familial testing showed complete segregation of the variant with FH in the proband’s family in all tested individuals with hypercholesterolemia. Further collaboration with diagnostic laboratories revealed 3 additional probands with the same variant and severe hypercholesterolemia. These findings suggest that this variant causes FH; however, functional studies are needed for definitive confirmation. This case underscores the importance of collaborative data sharing in variant interpretation and the role of case reports in enhancing genetic diagnosis for FH.
家族性高胆固醇血症(FH)是一种导致低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-c)升高和早期动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病(ASCVD)风险增加的遗传性疾病。虽然与单基因FH相关的3个主要基因(LDLR、APOB和PCSK9)已经得到了很好的证实,但罕见变异的解释仍然具有挑战性。我们报道了一种新的APOB变异,C . 9498g >C (p.Lys3166Asn),它位于载脂蛋白B100区域,参与与LDL受体(LDLR)的结合。该变异在多个不相关的FH家族中被发现。我们最初在患有严重高胆固醇血症和早期ASCVD的先证者中观察到这种变异。家族性检测显示,在所有高胆固醇血症患者中,先证家族中FH变异完全分离。与诊断实验室的进一步合作发现了另外3个具有相同变异和严重高胆固醇血症的先证者。这些发现表明,这种变异导致FH;然而,需要功能性研究来明确证实。该病例强调了在变异解释中协作数据共享的重要性,以及病例报告在加强FH遗传诊断中的作用。
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Implementation strategies to optimize the use of nonstatin add-on lipid-lowering therapies in individuals with dyslipidemia: A systematic review 优化非他汀类药物附加降脂治疗在血脂异常患者中的应用的实施策略:一项系统综述。
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.09.029
Daniela Junqueira PharmD, MSc, PhD , Victoria Molenkamp BSc , Rajat Goel MPharm , Joshua Ikuemonisan MD, MPH , Patrick J. Campbell PharmD, PhD

BACKGROUND

Implementation strategies can enhance the utilization of lipid-lowering therapies (LLTs), such as proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors. However, the effectiveness of these strategies, particularly for nonstatin add-on LLTs, remains unclear. This global systematic review examined implementation strategies to optimize the uptake, adherence, and persistence of nonstatin add-on LLTs, their associated clinical outcomes, and the barriers and enablers to the success of these strategies.

METHODS

Implementation strategy studies were identified from bibliographic databases and additional sources not indexed in bibliographic databases, including conference proceedings and clinical trial registries. The review included observational, interventional, and implementation science studies that described implementation strategies targeted for patients, prescribers, or other healthcare providers to improve the adoption of LLTs. Data elements of the implementation strategy and outcomes were extracted and narratively synthesized.

FINDINGS

Twenty-one studies were included, primarily from North America, with most being retrospective. Prescriber-driven, pharmacist-driven, multidisciplinary healthcare provider-driven, remote patient programs, and pill formulation strategies were evaluated. Prescriber-driven strategies enhanced uptake of nonstatin LLTs, leading to improvements in achieving low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goals. Pharmacist-driven interventions, including motivational interviews and continuous care, enhanced adherence and LDL-C control. Multidisciplinary approaches and remote patient programs also enhanced use of optimized guideline-directed add-on LLTs and lowered LDL-C levels. Pill formulation strategies yielded mixed results. Barriers to adoption of nonstatin LLTs included high costs, patient refusal, and comorbidities, while enablers included reduced skepticism and supportive clinical environments.

CONCLUSIONS

All strategies positively influenced the optimization of nonstatin add-on LLT use, particularly by reducing LDL-C levels and improving adherence. These strategies can be implemented in various healthcare contexts, depending on factors such as gaps in care, geographic and health system landscapes, local context, acceptability, and costs.
背景:实施策略可以提高降脂疗法(LLTs)的利用率,如蛋白转化酶枯草杆菌素/kexin 9型抑制剂。然而,这些策略的有效性,特别是对于非他汀类药物附加的llt,仍然不清楚。这项全球系统综述研究了优化非他汀类药物附加llt的吸收、依从性和持久性的实施策略,其相关临床结果,以及这些策略成功的障碍和推动因素。方法:从文献数据库和未在文献数据库中索引的其他来源(包括会议记录和临床试验注册)中确定实施策略研究。本综述包括观察性、干预性和实施科学研究,这些研究描述了针对患者、开处方者或其他医疗保健提供者的实施策略,以提高llt的采用。对实施战略和成果的数据要素进行了提取和叙述性综合。研究结果:纳入了21项研究,主要来自北美,大多数为回顾性研究。评估了处方驱动、药剂师驱动、多学科医疗保健提供者驱动、远程患者计划和药丸配方策略。处方驱动策略增强了非他汀类药物llt的摄取,导致实现低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)目标的改善。药剂师驱动的干预措施,包括动机性访谈和持续护理,增强依从性和LDL-C控制。多学科方法和远程患者项目也增加了优化的指导附加llt的使用,降低了LDL-C水平。药丸配方策略产生了不同的结果。采用非他汀类药物llt的障碍包括高成本、患者拒绝和合并症,而促成因素包括减少怀疑和支持性临床环境。结论:所有策略都积极影响非他汀类药物附加LLT使用的优化,特别是通过降低LDL-C水平和提高依从性。这些战略可在各种卫生保健环境中实施,具体取决于护理差距、地理和卫生系统状况、当地情况、可接受性和成本等因素。
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Long-term efficacy and safety of lomitapide in patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome: Data from an expanded access program 家族性乳糜微粒血症综合征患者的长期疗效和安全性:来自扩大准入项目的数据
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.073
Antonina Giammanco MD, PhD , Laura D’Erasmo MD , Gabriella Iannuzzo MD , Davide Noto MD, PhD , Anna Montali , Alberto Zambon MD, PhD , Francesco Forte MD , Patrizia Suppressa MD , Stefano Giannini MD , Carlo M. Barbagallo MD, PhD , Carola M. Gagliardo MD , Emilio Nardi MD , Daniele Tramontano MD , Giuseppe Brancatelli MD , Marcello Arca MD , Angelo B. Cefalù MD, PhD , Maurizio Averna MD

BACKGROUND

Familial chylomicronemia syndrome (FCS) is a rare, severe, autosomal recessive disorder characterized by extremely high triglyceride (TG) levels and an increased risk of acute and/or recurrent pancreatitis. Lomitapide, a microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) inhibitor, is approved for the treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. The open-label, single-arm LOCHNES study (EudraCT 2018-002911-80) investigated lomitapide in adult patients with genetically confirmed FCS and a history of pancreatitis, demonstrating its efficacy and tolerability.

METHODS

Fourteen patients previously enrolled in the LOCHNES study were admitted to the Lomitapide Expanded Access Program 2 months after study completion. They were followed every 3 months over a nearly 3-year period (median follow-up: 33 months), continuing lomitapide at the maximum tolerated dose established during the trial. Evaluations included lipid profile, liver function tests, hepatic fat content, and liver stiffness.

RESULTS

At the start of the follow-up period (after a 2-month lomitapide washout), median TG levels were 1899.5 mg/dL (range: 1013.5-2572 mg/dL). At the last observation, median fasting TGs were reduced to 376.5 mg/dL (range: 195-1328 mg/dL), representing a 80.2% decrease; 9 patients achieved TG levels ≤750 mg/dL. Adverse events were mostly mild-to-moderate, predominantly gastrointestinal (n = 11). Two patients experienced an episode of acute pancreatitis during follow-up. Liver enzymes ≥3 × the upper limit of normal were observed in 2 patients. Hepatic fat content increased in 3 patients, while median liver stiffness remained within the normal range.

CONCLUSIONS

Lomitapide effectively and safely reduced TG levels in FCS patients with a history of pancreatitis over a nearly 3-year follow-up period. These findings are consistent with those of the open-label trial, despite the use of a lower median daily dose (27 mg). No new safety signals were observed.
背景:家族性乳糜小铁血症综合征(FCS)是一种罕见的、严重的常染色体隐性遗传病,其特征是甘油三酯(TG)水平极高,急性和/或复发性胰腺炎的风险增加。Lomitapide是一种微粒体甘油三酯转移蛋白(MTP)抑制剂,被批准用于治疗纯合子家族性高胆固醇血症。开放标签、单组LOCHNES研究(EudraCT 2018-002911-80)调查了洛米他啶在遗传证实的FCS和胰腺炎病史的成年患者中的疗效和耐受性。方法:先前纳入LOCHNES研究的14例患者在研究完成2个月后被纳入洛米他得扩展获取计划。在近3年的时间里,他们每3个月随访一次(中位随访:33个月),以试验期间确定的最大耐受剂量继续使用洛米他胺。评估包括血脂、肝功能测试、肝脏脂肪含量和肝脏硬度。结果:在随访期开始时(2个月的洛米他胺洗脱期后),中位TG水平为1899.5 mg/dL(范围:1013.5-2572 mg/dL)。在最后一次观察中,中位空腹tg降至376.5 mg/dL(范围:195-1328 mg/dL),下降80.2%;9例患者TG≤750mg /dL。不良事件大多为轻至中度,主要是胃肠道(n = 11)。2例患者在随访期间出现急性胰腺炎发作。2例肝酶≥3倍正常值上限。3例患者肝脏脂肪含量升高,但中位肝硬度保持在正常范围内。结论:在近3年的随访期间,洛米他德有效且安全地降低了有胰腺炎病史的FCS患者的TG水平。这些发现与开放标签试验的结果一致,尽管使用较低的中位日剂量(27毫克)。没有观察到新的安全信号。
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Lipid profile effects on donor and recipient of a domino liver transplant with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia 杂合子家族性高胆固醇血症的多米诺骨牌肝移植供体和受体的脂质谱影响。
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.060
Dinesh Poudyal MD, MPH , Idris Yakubu PharmD , Vinay Kumaran MD , Mohammad Siddiqui MD , Stéphanie B. Mayer MD, MHSc

BACKGROUND

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is caused by genetic mutations in lipid metabolism that increase atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk.

OBJECTIVE

We wanted to assess lipid profile effects of liver transplant in i) a donor patient with heterozygous FH (HeFH), and ii) a HeFH recipient patient with colorectal adenocarcinoma with isolated liver metastasis.

METHODS

A 34-year-old donor female with HeFH and intolerance to all lipid lowering therapies underwent living donor HeFH-negative liver transplant. Her HeFH liver was subsequently transplanted into a 49-year-old recipient female with colorectal adenocarcinoma with isolated liver metastasis, despite surgery and chemotherapy.

RESULTS

Donor patient with HeFH who got HeF H negative liver transplant had significant improvement in lipid panel to the point of no longer requiring lipid lowering therapy. Post-liver transplant, hyperlipidemia developed in the recipient of the HeFH liver, though not quite to the level of the donor baseline, suggesting physiologically functioning extrahepatic LDL receptors' contribution to some LDL-C clearance.

CONCLUSION

Utilizing HeFH liver transplant, combined with aggressive treatment of dyslipidemia can be used to potentially salvage higher risk patients with isolated liver metastasis from colon cancer.
背景:家族性高胆固醇血症(FH)是由脂质代谢基因突变引起的,可增加动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病(ASCVD)的风险。目的:我们想评估肝移植对杂合子FH (HeFH)供体患者和HeFH受体合并分离肝转移的结直肠癌患者的脂质谱的影响。方法:一名34岁的HeFH供体女性患者,对所有降脂疗法均不耐受,接受HeFH阴性活体供体肝移植(LT)。尽管进行了手术和化疗,她的HeFH肝随后被移植到一名49岁的女性患者身上,该患者患有结肠腺癌并有孤立的肝转移。结果:供体HeFH患者接受HeFH阴性肝移植后,血脂水平明显改善,不再需要降脂治疗。肝移植后,HeFH受体肝脏出现高脂血症,但未达到供体基线水平,提示肝外LDL受体具有生理功能,有助于一定程度的LDL- c清除。结论:利用HeFH肝移植,结合积极治疗血脂异常,可以挽救结肠癌分离性肝转移的高危患者。
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Tailoring strategies for dyslipidemia management and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease prevention in muscular dystrophy patients 肌肉萎缩症患者血脂异常管理和动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病预防的定制策略
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.002
Jelani K. Grant MD, MHS , Pooja Selvam MD , Margaret Koester MD, MPH , Thorsten M. Leucker MD, PhD , Andreas S. Barth MD, PhD

OBJECTIVES

Patients with muscular dystrophies are at increased cardiometabolic risk due to reduced mobility, increased adiposity, glucose intolerance, and dyslipidemia. While statins remain the cornerstone of cardiovascular disease prevention in the general population, their use in muscular dystrophies is complicated by the presence of underlying muscle symptoms, which can be difficult to distinguish from statin-associated myopathy. This overlap contributes to heightened concerns about statin tolerance and may impair long-term adherence. The emergence of nonstatin lipid-lowering therapies presents an important opportunity to revisit the conventional “statin-first” approach. Therefore, we sought to highlight the under-recognized issue of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention in patients with muscular dystrophy, and explore alternative lipid-lowering strategies beyond statins, given the unique challenges in this population.

METHODS

We conducted a comprehensive review of the existing literature on dyslipidemia and ASCVD risk in muscular dystrophies, evaluated current management guidelines, and shared our institutional experience by presenting the largest known case series of patients with muscular dystrophies treated with nonstatin lipid-lowering therapies.

RESULTS

Statin use in muscular dystrophy is complicated by the difficulty in distinguishing baseline muscle symptoms from statin-associated myopathy, leading to concerns about tolerance and adherence. Our case series demonstrates that nonstatin therapies are a viable and well-tolerated alternative in this population.

CONCLUSIONS

There is a critical need to expand the focus of cardiovascular care in muscular dystrophy to include ASCVD prevention. Nonstatin therapies represent a promising and practical option for managing dyslipidemia in patients with muscular dystrophy. Tailored approaches are needed to balance cardiovascular risk reduction with the unique neuromuscular challenges in this population.
目的:肌肉萎缩症患者由于活动能力降低、肥胖增加、葡萄糖耐受不良和血脂异常,其心脏代谢风险增加。虽然他汀类药物仍然是普通人群预防心血管疾病的基石,但由于存在潜在的肌肉症状,他汀类药物在肌肉营养不良症中的应用变得复杂,这很难与他汀类药物相关的肌病区分开来。这种重叠加剧了对他汀类药物耐受性的担忧,并可能损害长期依从性。非他汀类降脂疗法的出现为重新审视传统的“他汀优先”方法提供了一个重要的机会。因此,考虑到这一人群的独特挑战,我们试图强调肌萎缩症患者预防动脉粥样硬化性心血管疾病(ASCVD)这一未被充分认识的问题,并探索他汀类药物以外的其他降脂策略。方法:我们对肌营养不良患者血脂异常和ASCVD风险的现有文献进行了全面回顾,评估了当前的管理指南,并通过介绍已知最大的肌营养不良患者接受非他汀类降脂治疗的病例系列来分享我们的机构经验。结果他汀类药物在肌营养不良患者中的应用由于难以区分基线肌肉症状和他汀类药物相关肌病而复杂化,导致对耐受性和依从性的担忧。我们的病例系列表明,非他汀类药物治疗在这一人群中是一种可行且耐受性良好的选择。结论迫切需要扩大肌营养不良患者心血管护理的重点,包括ASCVD的预防。非他汀类药物治疗是非他汀类药物治疗肌肉萎缩症患者血脂异常的一种有前途和实用的选择。需要量身定制的方法来平衡心血管风险降低与这一人群独特的神经肌肉挑战。
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Associations of metabolic health and obesity with apolipoprotein B and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol discordance in a large Korean cohort 在一个大型韩国队列中,载脂蛋白B和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇不一致与代谢健康和肥胖的关系
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.054
Jee Ah Kim MD, PhD, Min-Seung Park MD, PhD, Eun Hye Cho MD, PhD, Min-Jung Kwon MD, PhD, Hyosoon Park MD, PhD, Hee-Yeon Woo MD, PhD

BACKGROUND

Discordance between apolipoprotein B (apoB) and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels is frequently observed in individuals with metabolic disorders and may contribute to underestimated cardiovascular risk. Population-based data on LDL-C discordance in East Asians, particularly in metabolically healthy individuals, remain limited.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to investigate the distribution of apoB relative to LDL-C and non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (non-HDL-C) levels and assess the prevalence and determinants of apoB–LDL-C discordance.

METHODS

We analyzed data from 411,125 Korean adults who underwent health checkups between 2011 and 2023. Participants with a history of cardiovascular disease or lipid-lowering therapy were excluded from the study. ApoB–LDL-C (and apoB–non-HDL-C) discordance was quantified using residuals from a linear regression model. Individuals were classified as discordant-high (residuals > 75th percentile), discordant-low (residuals < 25th percentile), or concordant (residuals between the 25th and 75th percentiles). Subgroup analyses were performed for metabolic status, obesity phenotype, and lifestyle or family risk factors.

RESULTS

Substantial variability in apoB levels was observed at each LDL-C and non-HDL-C level. ApoB–LDL-C discordance patterns between apoB and non-HDL-C were similar to those observed with apoB and LDL-C, though with smaller residual differences. Discordance was most pronounced in metabolically unhealthy obese individuals, followed by metabolically unhealthy lean individuals, and metabolically healthy individuals (P < .001), indicating that metabolic health is a stronger determinant of discordance than obesity.

CONCLUSIONS

ApoB–LDL-C discordance is common, even among metabolically healthy individuals, and is primarily driven by metabolic dysfunction rather than by obesity. ApoB measurements should be included in routine cardiovascular risk assessments.
背景:载脂蛋白B (apoB)和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)水平之间的不一致在代谢紊乱的个体中经常观察到,这可能导致心血管风险被低估。基于人群的东亚人LDL-C不一致的数据,特别是代谢健康的个体,仍然有限。目的:我们旨在研究载脂蛋白ob与LDL-C和非高密度脂蛋白胆固醇(non-HDL-C)水平的分布,并评估载脂蛋白ob -LDL-C不一致的患病率和决定因素。方法:我们分析了2011年至2023年间接受健康检查的411125名韩国成年人的数据。有心血管疾病史或接受降脂治疗的受试者被排除在研究之外。利用线性回归模型的残差对载脂蛋白- ldl - c(和载脂蛋白-非hdl - c)不一致性进行量化。个体被分为不协调高(残差小于75个百分位数)、不协调低(残差小于25个百分位数)和和谐(残差在25和75个百分位数之间)。对代谢状态、肥胖表型、生活方式或家庭危险因素进行亚组分析。结果:在LDL-C和非hdl - c水平上观察到载脂蛋白ob水平的显著变化。载脂蛋白ob -LDL-C与非hdl - c之间的不一致模式与载脂蛋白ob和LDL-C之间的不一致模式相似,尽管残余差异较小。不一致在代谢不健康的肥胖个体中最为明显,其次是代谢不健康的瘦子个体和代谢健康的个体(P < .001),表明代谢健康是比肥胖更强的不一致决定因素。结论:ApoB-LDL-C不一致是常见的,即使在代谢健康的个体中也是如此,并且主要是由代谢功能障碍而不是肥胖驱动的。载脂蛋白b检测应纳入常规心血管风险评估。
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Remnant cholesterol and kidney disease progression in type 2 diabetes: A retrospective cohort study 残留胆固醇与2型糖尿病肾病进展:一项回顾性队列研究
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.075
Tomomi Mori MD, PhD , Yui Yamamoto MD, PhD , Ko Hanai MD, PhD , Yurika Yamashige MD , Hidekazu Murata MT , Tomohiro Shinozaki MPH, PhD , Tomoko Nakagami MD, PhD

BACKGROUND

Recent cohort studies demonstrated that higher levels of serum remnant cholesterol (remnant-C) were a predictor of kidney outcomes in diabetes; however, these studies did not take into account triglycerides, highly correlated with remnant-C.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to elucidate whether serum remnant-C predicts kidney disease progression in people with diabetes when considering triglycerides.

METHODS

This was a retrospective cohort study of 5214 adults with type 2 diabetes, classified into 4 groups by median of remnant-C and triglycerides levels. Exposures were remnant-C and triglycerides, defined as their geometric means within individuals at baseline and during the follow-up period. The outcome was a composite of a ≥40% decrease in estimated glomerular filtration rate or the initiation of kidney replacement therapy. Hazard ratios (95% CI) were estimated by the multivariable Fine-Gray model treating death as a competing risk.

RESULTS

During the median follow-up period of 8.8 years, 1070 people reached the outcome. Hazard ratios (vs people with both below-median remnant-C and triglycerides) for the outcome were 1.21 (0.88-1.65), 1.48 (1.07-2.05), and 1.33 (1.13-1.58) in those with only above-median triglycerides, only above-median remnant-C, and both above-median remnant-C and triglycerides, respectively. When classifying participants by quartile of remnant-C, outcome hazards gradually increased from the first to fourth quartile. The association for triglycerides was similar, but weaker. By adjusting for both 4-category dummy variables for remnant-C and triglycerides, the gradual increase was observed only in remnant-C.

CONCLUSION

Remnant-C can predict kidney disease progression in type 2 diabetes, even considering triglycerides.
背景:最近的队列研究表明,较高水平的血清残余胆固醇(残余c)是糖尿病患者肾脏预后的预测因子;然而,这些研究没有考虑甘油三酯,与残余c高度相关。目的:本研究旨在阐明在考虑甘油三酯时,血清残余c是否能预测糖尿病患者肾脏疾病的进展。方法:这是一项回顾性队列研究,5214名成人2型糖尿病患者,根据残余c和甘油三酯水平的中位数分为4组。暴露量为残余c和甘油三酯,定义为基线和随访期间个体的几何平均值。结果是估计肾小球滤过率下降≥40%或开始肾脏替代治疗的综合结果。危险比(95% CI)通过将死亡作为竞争风险的多变量Fine-Gray模型估计。结果:在中位随访8.8年期间,1070人达到了治疗效果。在甘油三酯仅高于中位数、仅高于中位数残留c和甘油三酯均高于中位数的人群中,结果的风险比(与低于中位数残留c和甘油三酯的人群相比)分别为1.21(0.88-1.65)、1.48(1.07-2.05)和1.33(1.13-1.58)。当以残余c的四分位数对参与者进行分类时,结果危险从第一到第四四分位数逐渐增加。甘油三酯的相关性类似,但较弱。通过调整残余c和甘油三酯的4类虚拟变量,只观察到残余c的逐渐增加。结论:即使考虑甘油三酯,残余c也可以预测2型糖尿病肾脏疾病的进展。
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Reduction of visit-to-visit LDL-C intraindividual variability in patients treated with PCSK9 inhibitors and inclisiran vs standard lipid-lowering therapy 与标准降脂治疗相比,PCSK9抑制剂和inclisiran治疗患者的访间LDL-C个体变异性降低
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.066
Arturo Cesaro MD, PhD , Vincenzo Acerbo MD , Francesco Scialla MD , Andrea Zito MD , Gennaro Porcelli MD , Domenico Panico MD , Giovanni Argenziano MD , Demetrio Iaria MD , Maria Grazia Monaco PharmD , Vincenzo De Sio MD , Felice Gragnano MD, PhD , Michele Golino MD, PhD , Massimiliano Ruscica PharmD, PhD , Stefano Carugo MD , Alberto Corsini PharmD, PhD , Paolo Calabrò MD, PhD

BACKGROUND

Recent evidence suggests that visit-to-visit low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) variability—a measure of intraindividual lipid fluctuation over time—may independently influence cardiovascular risk. This study evaluated the impact of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 inhibitors (PCSK9i) and inclisiran on LDL-C variability compared to standard lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) in a real-world population of very high-risk patients.

METHODS

We conducted a longitudinal, observational study including 618 patients at very high cardiovascular risk, treated at a single tertiary center. Patients were stratified into 3 groups: standard LLT (statins ± ezetimibe), PCSK9i, or inclisiran. LDL-C variability was assessed at 4 follow-up time points using both SD and coefficient of variation (CV), excluding the first lipid measurement to minimize early response bias. High variability was defined as SD or CV above the population median. Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) were collected as exploratory outcomes.

RESULTS

Patients receiving PCSK9i or inclisiran had significantly lower LDL-C variability compared to those on standard LLT (mean SD: 8.2 and 8.5 vs 20.5 mg/dL; P < .001; mean CV: 0.17 and 0.16 vs 0.31; P < .001). High variability in both SD and CV was observed in 77.3% of patients on standard LLT, but only in 17.2% and 17.1% of patients on PCSK9i and inclisiran, respectively. MACE incidence was higher in patients with high variability (12.5% vs 6.1%, P = .012). Multivariate analysis confirmed that treatment with PCSK9i or inclisiran was independently associated with lower LDL-C variability.

CONCLUSIONS

In patients at very high cardiovascular risk, PCSK9i and inclisiran therapies are associated with significantly lower visit-to-visit LDL-C variability compared to standard statin-based regimens. These findings support the importance of not only achieving LDL-C targets but also maintaining lipid stability over time, which may contribute to improved cardiovascular outcomes.
背景:最近的证据表明,每次就诊的低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)变异性——一种衡量个体内部脂质随时间波动的指标——可能独立影响心血管风险。本研究评估了与标准降脂治疗(LLT)相比,蛋白转化酶枯草杆菌素/酮素9型抑制剂(PCSK9i)和inclisiran对现实世界高危患者LDL-C变异性的影响。方法:我们进行了一项纵向观察性研究,包括618名在单一三级中心治疗的心血管风险极高的患者。患者分为3组:标准LLT(他汀类药物±依折替米贝)、PCSK9i或inclisiran。在4个随访时间点使用SD和变异系数(CV)评估LDL-C变异性,排除第一次脂质测量以减少早期反应偏差。高变异性定义为SD或CV高于总体中位数。收集主要不良心血管事件(MACE)作为探索性结果。结果:与接受标准LLT治疗的患者相比,接受PCSK9i或inclisiran治疗的患者LDL-C变异性显著降低(平均SD: 8.2和8.5 vs. 20.5 mg/dL; P < 0.001;平均CV: 0.17和0.16 vs. 0.31; P < 0.001)。在标准LLT治疗的患者中,77.3%的SD和CV具有高度可变性,而在PCSK9i和inclisiran治疗的患者中,SD和CV分别只有17.2%和17.1%。高变异性患者的MACE发生率更高(12.5%比6.1%,P = 0.012)。多因素分析证实,PCSK9i或inclisiran治疗与较低的LDL-C变异性独立相关。结论:在心血管风险极高的患者中,与标准的他汀类药物治疗方案相比,PCSK9i和inclisiran治疗与更低的访间LDL-C变异性相关。这些发现支持不仅达到LDL-C目标,而且随着时间的推移保持脂质稳定的重要性,这可能有助于改善心血管结果。
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Artichoke leaf extract reduces steatosis and decreases liver size in prebariatric patients: A randomized placebo-controlled pilot trial—The “SteatoChoke-Study” 朝鲜蓟叶提取物减少肥胖前患者脂肪变性和肝脏大小:一项随机安慰剂对照先导试验-“脂肪窒息研究”。
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.10.063
Sebastian Holländer MD , Evelyn Marth MA , Philipp Robert Scherber MD, MHBA , Antonios Spiliotis MD, MSc , Ammar Al-Ali MD , Gereon Gäbelein MD , Matthias Glanemann MD

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES

The increasing incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) poses a major healthcare challenge. This condition is particularly prevalent in patients with obesity. Artichoke leaf extract (ALE) has known hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and lipid-lowering properties. While ALE has been studied for its impact on liver metabolism, its specific effectiveness in individuals with obesity and MASLD remains unclear. This study investigates the effectiveness of ALE in reducing liver steatosis in patients scheduled for bariatric surgery. To our knowledge, this is the first study to examine ALE's “antisteatotic” efficacy in this clinical context.

METHODS

Forty participating bariatric surgery candidates received either ALE or a placebo for 6 weeks before measurements. Steatosis was quantified using FibroScan (controlled attenuation parameter, CAP), and liver size was assessed via ultrasound. Secondary outcomes included serum laboratory parameters and body composition, measured through bioelectrical impedance analysis.

RESULTS

ALE intake significantly reduced CAP values and liver lobe diameters compared to placebo, indicating decreased steatosis and liver volume. Improvements were already evident after 3 weeks. In female participants, total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels improved. However, transaminase levels—particularly aspartate aminotransferase—increased in the ALE group. Body composition improved, with reductions in fat mass percentage.

CONCLUSIONS

ALE effectively reduces liver steatosis and size and improves body composition in patients with obesity and MASLD. Unlike prior studies, we observed a significant transaminase increase, suggesting a distinct hepatic response in individuals with obesity. Further research is needed to evaluate ALE's metabolic and hepatic effects specifically in this population beyond the prebariatric setting.
背景/目的:代谢功能障碍相关脂肪变性肝病(MASLD)发病率的增加对医疗保健提出了重大挑战。这种情况在肥胖患者中尤为普遍。洋蓟叶提取物(ALE)具有保护肝脏、抗氧化和降脂的特性。虽然研究了ALE对肝脏代谢的影响,但其在肥胖和MASLD患者中的具体效果尚不清楚。本研究探讨ALE在减肥手术患者中减少肝脏脂肪变性的有效性。据我们所知,这是第一个在临床背景下检验ALE“抗脂肪变性”功效的研究。方法:40名参与减肥手术的候选人,在测量前接受ALE或安慰剂6周。脂肪变性采用纤维扫描(控制衰减参数,CAP)进行量化,肝脏大小通过超声进行评估。次要结果包括血清实验室参数和身体成分,通过生物电阻抗分析测量。结果:与安慰剂相比,摄入ALE显著降低CAP值和肝叶直径,表明脂肪变性和肝体积减少。3周后,改善已经很明显。在女性参与者中,总脂蛋白和低密度脂蛋白胆固醇水平有所改善。然而,ALE组的转氨酶水平,特别是天冬氨酸转氨酶升高。身体成分得到改善,脂肪质量百分比减少。结论:ALE可有效降低肥胖和MASLD患者的肝脏脂肪变性和肝脏大小,改善体成分。与先前的研究不同,我们观察到转氨酶显著增加,表明肥胖个体有明显的肝脏反应。需要进一步的研究来评估ALE的代谢和肝脏影响,特别是在这一人群中,超出了减肥前的设定。
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PCSK9–dyslipidemia interplay in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A potential modulator of vasculopathy pcsk9 -血脂异常在儿童和青少年1型糖尿病患者中的相互作用:血管病变的潜在调节剂。
IF 4.6 3区 医学 Q2 PHARMACOLOGY & PHARMACY Pub Date : 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2025.09.027
Nouran Y. Salah MD , Dina Abdel Hakam MD , Sara I. Taha MD , Marwa Samir Hamza PhD , Eman Aly Ramadan PhD

BACKGROUND

Proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type-9 (PCSK9) has recently emerged as an important vasculopathy modulator. However, limited data exist on its level and expression in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

AIM

To assess serum PCSK9 and gene expression among children and adolescents with T1D and correlate them with glycemia, dyslipidemia, and microvascular complications.

METHODS

Fifty children and adolescents with T1D were compared to 50 matched healthy controls. Serum PCSK9 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) gene expression, glycated-hemoglobin, fundus, urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (uACR) and fasting lipids were assessed with calculation of the estimated-glucose disposal rate (eGDR).

RESULTS

Children and adolescents with T1D, particularly those with microvascular complications, have significantly higher PCSK9 and PCSK9 gene expression than controls (P < .05). Serum PCSK9 and PCSK9 gene expression were significantly correlated with diabetes-duration, insulin dose, time above range (TAR), diastolic blood pressure percentile, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and uACR (P < .05), being independently correlated with diabetes-duration, LDL-C, and uACR using multivariate regression.

CONCLUSION

Serum PCSK9 and PCSK9 gene expression are elevated among children and adolescents with T1D showing significant association with dyslipidemia and microvascular complications. Further studies are warranted to explore the potential role of PCSK9 inhibitors in prevention and treatment of dyslipidemia and vasculopathy in T1D.
背景:蛋白转化酶枯草素/激酶蛋白9型(PCSK9)最近被发现是一种重要的血管病变调节剂。然而,关于其在儿童和青少年1型糖尿病(T1D)中的水平和表达的数据有限。目的:探讨儿童和青少年T1D患者血清PCSK9及基因表达与血糖、血脂异常及微血管并发症的关系。方法:将50例T1D儿童和青少年与50例匹配的健康对照进行比较。测定血清PCSK9酶联免疫吸附试验(ELISA)和逆转录聚合酶链反应(RT-PCR)基因表达、糖化血红蛋白、眼底、尿白蛋白/肌酐比(uACR)和空腹血脂,计算估计葡萄糖处置率(eGDR)。结果:儿童和青少年T1D患者,特别是有微血管并发症的儿童和青少年T1D患者PCSK9及PCSK9基因表达明显高于对照组(P < 0.05)。血清PCSK9和PCSK9基因表达与糖尿病病程、胰岛素剂量、时间高于范围(TAR)、舒张压百分位数、低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)和uACR显著相关(P < 0.05),经多因素回归分析与糖尿病病程、LDL-C和uACR独立相关。结论:儿童青少年T1D患者血清PCSK9及PCSK9基因表达升高,与血脂异常及微血管并发症有显著相关性。需要进一步研究PCSK9抑制剂在预防和治疗T1D血脂异常和血管病变中的潜在作用。
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