Apolipoprotein B overproduction by the perfused liver of the St. Thomas' mixed hyperlipidemic (SMHL) rabbit. 1999

H A Ardern, and G M Benson, and K E Suckling, and M J Caslake, and J Shepherd, and C J Packard
Department of Pathological Biochemistry, Glasgow Royal Infirmary University NHS Trust, Glasgow G4 0SF, UK.

The St. Thomas' mixed hyperlipidemic (SMHL) rabbit (previously St. Thomas' Hospital rabbit) is a putative model of familial combined hyperlipidemia (FCH). When fed a low (0.08%) cholesterol diet, it exhibits elevations in both plasma cholesterol and triglyceride compared to New Zealand White (NZW) controls. To determine the mechanism for this hyperlipidemia we studied the secretion of apolipoprotein B (apoB)-containing lipoproteins from perfused livers of both young and mature rabbits. During a 3-h perfusion we measured the total cholesterol and triglyceride content of the medium and the cholesterol, triglyceride, and apoB content of very low density lipoprotein (VLDL)(1) (S(f) 60;-400), VLDL(2) (S(f) 20;-60), intermediate (S(f) 12;-20), and low (S(f) 0;-12) density lipoproteins (IDL, LDL). Lipoprotein concentrations increased linearly throughout the perfusion period. The rate of cholesterol output was 3-fold higher (459 vs. 137 ng/g liver/min, P = 0.003) in SMHL versus NZW rabbits whilst that of triglyceride was similar (841 vs. 662 ng/g liver/min, NS). VLDL(1) cholesterol output was elevated 2-fold (232 vs. 123 ng/g liver/min, P < 0.05) and VLDL(2) + IDL + LDL cholesterol output, 4.5-fold (106 vs. 23 ng/g liver/min, P < 0. 005) in SMHL versus NZW rabbits. ApoB output in VLDL1 was 38 ng/g liver per min in SMHL and 14 ng/g liver per min in NZW (NS). In SMHL VLDL(2) + IDL + LDL apoB was increased 9-fold at 53 versus 6 ng/g liver per min in NZW (P < 0.001). We conclude that the SMHL rabbit overproduces apoB-containing lipoproteins particularly in the VLDL(2) + IDL + LDL fraction, a characteristic consistent with its use as a model of FCH.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006950 Hyperlipidemia, Familial Combined A type of familial lipid metabolism disorder characterized by a variable pattern of elevated plasma CHOLESTEROL and/or TRIGLYCERIDES. Multiple genes on different chromosomes may be involved, such as the major late transcription factor (UPSTREAM STIMULATORY FACTORS) on CHROMOSOME 1. Hyperlipidemia, Multiple Lipoprotein-Type,Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia,Combined Hyperlipidemia, Familial,Combined Hyperlipidemias, Familial,Familial Combined Hyperlipidemias,Hyperlipidemia, Multiple Lipoprotein Type,Hyperlipidemias, Familial Combined,Hyperlipidemias, Multiple Lipoprotein-Type,Lipoprotein-Type Hyperlipidemia, Multiple,Lipoprotein-Type Hyperlipidemias, Multiple,Multiple Lipoprotein-Type Hyperlipidemia,Multiple Lipoprotein-Type Hyperlipidemias
D008055 Lipids A generic term for fats and lipoids, the alcohol-ether-soluble constituents of protoplasm, which are insoluble in water. They comprise the fats, fatty oils, essential oils, waxes, phospholipids, glycolipids, sulfolipids, aminolipids, chromolipids (lipochromes), and fatty acids. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed) Lipid
D008071 Lipoprotein Lipase An enzyme of the hydrolase class that catalyzes the reaction of triacylglycerol and water to yield diacylglycerol and a fatty acid anion. The enzyme hydrolyzes triacylglycerols in chylomicrons, very-low-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins, and diacylglycerols. It occurs on capillary endothelial surfaces, especially in mammary, muscle, and adipose tissue. Genetic deficiency of the enzyme causes familial hyperlipoproteinemia Type I. (Dorland, 27th ed) EC 3.1.1.34. Heparin-Clearing Factor,Lipemia-Clearing Factor,Diacylglycerol Lipase,Diglyceride Lipase,Post-Heparin Lipase,Postheparin Lipase,Postheparin Lipoprotein Lipase,Factor, Heparin-Clearing,Factor, Lipemia-Clearing,Heparin Clearing Factor,Lipase, Diacylglycerol,Lipase, Diglyceride,Lipase, Lipoprotein,Lipase, Post-Heparin,Lipase, Postheparin,Lipase, Postheparin Lipoprotein,Lipemia Clearing Factor,Lipoprotein Lipase, Postheparin,Post Heparin Lipase
D008074 Lipoproteins Lipid-protein complexes involved in the transportation and metabolism of lipids in the body. They are spherical particles consisting of a hydrophobic core of TRIGLYCERIDES and CHOLESTEROL ESTERS surrounded by a layer of hydrophilic free CHOLESTEROL; PHOSPHOLIPIDS; and APOLIPOPROTEINS. Lipoproteins are classified by their varying buoyant density and sizes. Circulating Lipoproteins,Lipoprotein,Lipoproteins, Circulating
D008099 Liver A large lobed glandular organ in the abdomen of vertebrates that is responsible for detoxification, metabolism, synthesis and storage of various substances. Livers
D008111 Liver Function Tests Blood tests that are used to evaluate how well a patient's liver is working and also to help diagnose liver conditions. Function Test, Liver,Function Tests, Liver,Liver Function Test,Test, Liver Function,Tests, Liver Function
D008297 Male Males
D010477 Perfusion Treatment process involving the injection of fluid into an organ or tissue. Perfusions
D011817 Rabbits A burrowing plant-eating mammal with hind limbs that are longer than its fore limbs. It belongs to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, and in contrast to hares, possesses 22 instead of 24 pairs of chromosomes. Belgian Hare,New Zealand Rabbit,New Zealand Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbit,Rabbit,Rabbit, Domestic,Chinchilla Rabbits,NZW Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbits,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Chinchilla Rabbit,Domestic Rabbit,Domestic Rabbits,Hare, Belgian,NZW Rabbit,Rabbit, Chinchilla,Rabbit, NZW,Rabbit, New Zealand,Rabbits, Chinchilla,Rabbits, Domestic,Rabbits, NZW,Rabbits, New Zealand,Zealand Rabbit, New,Zealand Rabbits, New,cuniculus, Oryctolagus
D002791 Cholesterol, Dietary Cholesterol present in food, especially in animal products. Dietary Cholesterol

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