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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
Volume 29, Issue 51, Pages 76514-76531Publisher
SPRINGER HEIDELBERG
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-022-23043-3
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Cholesterol; HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors; Hyperlipidemia; Low-density lipoproteins; Statins; Very-low-density lipoproteins
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Hyperlipidemia, characterized by high levels of lipids and lipoproteins in blood circulation, is the primary cause of heart disorders. Pharmacologic therapy and lifestyle adjustments can be used for both primary and secondary prophylaxis of heart disease. Statins, particularly HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are preferred for primary prevention. Recent advancements in nanoparticle drug carriers for statins in hyperlipidemia therapy are discussed in this review.
Hyperlipidemia is the primary cause of heart disorders and has been manifested as the condition with remarkable higher levels of very-low-density lipoproteins, low-density lipoproteins, intermediate-density lipoprotein, triglycerides, and cholesterol in blood circulation. Genetic causes or systemic metabolic illnesses like diabetes mellitus, increased alcohol consumption, hypothyroidism, and primary biliary cirrhosis are several reasons behind development of hyperlipidemia. Higher levels of lipids and lipoproteins in plasma are responsible for various health disorders in human body like occlusion of blood vessels, acute pancreatitis, and reduced artery lumen elasticity. Both primary and secondary prophylaxis of heart disease can be achieved through combination of pharmacologic therapy with therapeutic lifestyle adjustments. Statins which belongs to HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors are preferred for primary prevention of hyperlipidemia particularly for individuals at higher risk of development of heart disease. This review discusses the recent advancements and outcomes of nanoparticle drug carriers for statins in the therapy of hyperlipidemia.
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