Este trabalho apresenta as propriedades ópticas dos complexos Európio Tetraciclinas (EuTcs) na presença de LDL e de LDL oxidada com potenciais aplicações em análises clínicas. Foram escolhidos quatro elementos da família das Tetraciclinas: Tetraciclina (Tc), Clorotetraciclina (CTc), Metatetraciclina (MTc) e Oxitetraciclina (OTc) para fazerem parte dos complexos com o íon európio. As melhores condições para se formar os complexos eficientemente foram determinadas, através das medidas dos parâmetros ópticos como: absorção, emissão e de tempo de vida. As melhores concentrações de európio nos complexos EuTcs e possíveis influências de íons inorgânicos normalmente presentes no plasma sanguíneo também foram analisadas. As amostras foram preparadas em pH neutro e a luminescência visível do lantanídeo foi detectada após tempo de repouso das amostras de 15 minutos. Os resultados deste trabalho mostraram que as moléculas de LDL e de LDL oxidada apresentaram um importante papel no aumento da intensidade de emissão dos complexos das Tcs. As medidas realizadas com os complexos EuTcs não apresentaram deslocamentos nos comprimentos de onda dos espectros de absorção e de emissão na presença de LDL, o que demonstra a ausência de interação direta entre as moléculas de Tcs e as moléculas de LDL e LDL oxidada. No entanto, o íon európio pode interagir em diferentes sítios das moléculas de tetraciclinas o que diferenciou a intensidade de emissão de cada complexo. Comparando os resultados obtidos entre os complexos de EuTcs, o complexo EuTc foi o que apresentou perspectivas promissoras na quantificação de LDL e LDL oxidada. / This work presents the optical properties of europium complexes - Tetracyclines (EuTcs) in the presence of LDL and oxidized LDL with potential applications in clinical analysis. Four elements were chosen from the Tetracyclines family: Tetracycline (Tc), Chlortetracycline (CTc), Metatetraciclina (MTc) and Oxytetracycline (OTc) to be part of complexes with europium ion. The best conditions to form the complex efficiently were determined through measurements of optical parameters such as absorption, emission and lifetime. The best concentrations of europium complexes in EuTcs and possible influences of inorganic ions normally present in blood plasma were also analyzed. The samples were prepared at neutral pH and the visible luminescence of lanthanide was detected after resting time of the samples of 15 minutes. These results showed that the molecules of LDL and oxidized LDL have an important role in increase of the emission intensity for Tcs complexes . The measurements performed with the complex EuTcs showed no shifts in the wavelengths of the absorption and emission spectra in the presence of LDL, which demonstrates the absence of direct interaction between the molecules of Tcs and the molecules of LDL and oxidized LDL. However, the europium ion can interact at different sites of the tetracyclines molecules which differed the emission intensity of each complex. Comparing the results obtained between the complexes EuTcs, the complex EuTc is the one that presented the promising prospects in the quantification of LDL and oxidized LDL.

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of adults in North America. Diabetes is a classical risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) is the major physiological inhibitor of fibrinolysis. Elevated levels of PAI-1, oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and glycated LDL (glyLDL) were detected in patients with diabetes. Increased oxidative stress is associated with diabetic cardiovascular complications. Previous studies in our laboratory demonstrated that oxLDL or glyLDL increased the production of PAI-1 or reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vascular endothelial cells (EC). This study was undertaken to investigate transmembrane signaling mechanisms involved in oxLDL or glyLDL-induced upregulation of PAI-1 in cultured vascular EC. Further, we examined the mechanism for oxLDL or glyLDL-induced oxidative stress in EC. The results of the present studies demonstrated novel transmembrane signaling pathway for oxLDL-induced PAI-1 production in vascular EC. We demonstrated that lectin-like oxLDL receptor-1, H-Ras, a small G-protein and Raf-1/ERK-1/2 mediate oxLDL-induced PAI-1 expression in cultured EC. GlyLDL may activate EC via a distinct transmembrane signaling pathway. The results of the present study demonstrated that receptor for advanced glycation end products, NADPH oxidase and H-Ras/Raf-1 are implicated in the upregulation of heat shock factor-1 or PAI-1 in vascular EC under diabetes-associated metabolic stress. We investigated the effects of oxLDL or glyLDL on mitochondrial function in EC. Treatment with oxLDL or glyLDL significantly impaired the activities of electron transport chain (ETC) enzymes and also increased mitochondria-associated ROS in EC. The findings suggest that oxLDL or glyLDL attenuated activity of ETC and increased ROS generation in EC, which potentially contributes to oxidative stress in vasculature. In conclusion, diabetes-associated lipoproteins may upregulate stress response mediators and PAI-1 production via distinct transmembrane signaling pathways. OxLDL or glyLDL may increase ROS production via NOX activation and the impairment of mitochondrial ETC enzyme activity in EC. The understanding and identification of the regulatory mechanisms involved in diabetes-associated lipoprotein-induced signaling may help pharmacological design for the management of diabetic cardiovascular complications.

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death of adults in North America. Diabetes is a classical risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) is the major physiological inhibitor of fibrinolysis. Elevated levels of PAI-1, oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and glycated LDL (glyLDL) were detected in patients with diabetes. Increased oxidative stress is associated with diabetic cardiovascular complications. Previous studies in our laboratory demonstrated that oxLDL or glyLDL increased the production of PAI-1 or reactive oxygen species (ROS) in vascular endothelial cells (EC). This study was undertaken to investigate transmembrane signaling mechanisms involved in oxLDL or glyLDL-induced upregulation of PAI-1 in cultured vascular EC. Further, we examined the mechanism for oxLDL or glyLDL-induced oxidative stress in EC. The results of the present studies demonstrated novel transmembrane signaling pathway for oxLDL-induced PAI-1 production in vascular EC. We demonstrated that lectin-like oxLDL receptor-1, H-Ras, a small G-protein and Raf-1/ERK-1/2 mediate oxLDL-induced PAI-1 expression in cultured EC. GlyLDL may activate EC via a distinct transmembrane signaling pathway. The results of the present study demonstrated that receptor for advanced glycation end products, NADPH oxidase and H-Ras/Raf-1 are implicated in the upregulation of heat shock factor-1 or PAI-1 in vascular EC under diabetes-associated metabolic stress. We investigated the effects of oxLDL or glyLDL on mitochondrial function in EC. Treatment with oxLDL or glyLDL significantly impaired the activities of electron transport chain (ETC) enzymes and also increased mitochondria-associated ROS in EC. The findings suggest that oxLDL or glyLDL attenuated activity of ETC and increased ROS generation in EC, which potentially contributes to oxidative stress in vasculature. In conclusion, diabetes-associated lipoproteins may upregulate stress response mediators and PAI-1 production via distinct transmembrane signaling pathways. OxLDL or glyLDL may increase ROS production via NOX activation and the impairment of mitochondrial ETC enzyme activity in EC. The understanding and identification of the regulatory mechanisms involved in diabetes-associated lipoprotein-induced signaling may help pharmacological design for the management of diabetic cardiovascular complications.

Este trabalho apresenta as propriedades ópticas dos complexos Európio Tetraciclinas (EuTcs) na presença de LDL e de LDL oxidada com potenciais aplicações em análises clínicas. Foram escolhidos quatro elementos da família das Tetraciclinas: Tetraciclina (Tc), Clorotetraciclina (CTc), Metatetraciclina (MTc) e Oxitetraciclina (OTc) para fazerem parte dos complexos com o íon európio. As melhores condições para se formar os complexos eficientemente foram determinadas, através das medidas dos parâmetros ópticos como: absorção, emissão e de tempo de vida. As melhores concentrações de európio nos complexos EuTcs e possíveis influências de íons inorgânicos normalmente presentes no plasma sanguíneo também foram analisadas. As amostras foram preparadas em pH neutro e a luminescência visível do lantanídeo foi detectada após tempo de repouso das amostras de 15 minutos. Os resultados deste trabalho mostraram que as moléculas de LDL e de LDL oxidada apresentaram um importante papel no aumento da intensidade de emissão dos complexos das Tcs. As medidas realizadas com os complexos EuTcs não apresentaram deslocamentos nos comprimentos de onda dos espectros de absorção e de emissão na presença de LDL, o que demonstra a ausência de interação direta entre as moléculas de Tcs e as moléculas de LDL e LDL oxidada. No entanto, o íon európio pode interagir em diferentes sítios das moléculas de tetraciclinas o que diferenciou a intensidade de emissão de cada complexo. Comparando os resultados obtidos entre os complexos de EuTcs, o complexo EuTc foi o que apresentou perspectivas promissoras na quantificação de LDL e LDL oxidada. / This work presents the optical properties of europium complexes - Tetracyclines (EuTcs) in the presence of LDL and oxidized LDL with potential applications in clinical analysis. Four elements were chosen from the Tetracyclines family: Tetracycline (Tc), Chlortetracycline (CTc), Metatetraciclina (MTc) and Oxytetracycline (OTc) to be part of complexes with europium ion. The best conditions to form the complex efficiently were determined through measurements of optical parameters such as absorption, emission and lifetime. The best concentrations of europium complexes in EuTcs and possible influences of inorganic ions normally present in blood plasma were also analyzed. The samples were prepared at neutral pH and the visible luminescence of lanthanide was detected after resting time of the samples of 15 minutes. These results showed that the molecules of LDL and oxidized LDL have an important role in increase of the emission intensity for Tcs complexes . The measurements performed with the complex EuTcs showed no shifts in the wavelengths of the absorption and emission spectra in the presence of LDL, which demonstrates the absence of direct interaction between the molecules of Tcs and the molecules of LDL and oxidized LDL. However, the europium ion can interact at different sites of the tetracyclines molecules which differed the emission intensity of each complex. Comparing the results obtained between the complexes EuTcs, the complex EuTc is the one that presented the promising prospects in the quantification of LDL and oxidized LDL.

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Made available in DSpace on 2015-07-22T20:50:43Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0 Previous issue date: 2008-11-26 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq) / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP) / Objetivos: As lipoproteínas oxidadas e os anticorpos anti-LDL oxidada (anti-LDLox) têm sido detectados no plasma e em lesões ateroscleróticas em humanos. No entanto, o papel destes autoanticorpos na proteção vascular ou na patogênese das síndromes coronarianas agudas (SCA) permanece não elucidado. Nós examinamos a relação entre os títulos de IgG humana anti-LDLox com marcadores de risco para a doença cardiovascular. Métodos: Títulos de autoanticorpos anti-LDLox foram mensurados em indivíduos portadores de hipertensão arterial em estágio 1 (n=94), sem outros fatores de risco, e em indivíduos com síndrome metabólica após recente síndrome coronariana aguda (n=116). Os autoanticorpos contra a LDL oxidada pelo cobre foram avaliados por ELISA. Resultados: pacientes com hipertensão arterial apresentaram menor índice de massa corpórea e circunferência abdominal, maiores níveis de pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica quando comparados aos portadores de SCA (p<0,001). O HDL-C e a Apo A1 foram maiores, enquanto os triglicérides e a Apo B foram menores nos pacientes do grupo hipertensão em estágio 1 (p<0,0001). Os títulos de anticorpos anti-LDLox foram maiores no grupo hipertensão comparados aos do grupo SCA, e os hipertensos do primeiro grupo apresentaram níveis de PCR menores do que indivíduos com SCA (p<0,0001). A análise conjunta de ambos os grupos mostrou, em análise univariada, significante correlação inversa para a PCR (r=-0,284), IMC (r=-0,256), circumferência abdominal (r=-0,368), apo B (r=-0,191) e glicemia (r=-0,303) e correlações positivas entre pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica (r=0,319 e r=0,167, respectivamente), HDL-C e Apo A1 (r=0,224 e r=0,257, respectivamente), com os títulos de anticorpos anti-LDLox (p<0,02). Regressão linear múltipla mostrou que a PCRas, glicemia e circunferência abdominal permaneceram independente e negativamente associados com os títulos de anticorpos anti-LDLox. Conclusões: nossos resultados sugerem que os títulos baixos de anticorpos circulantes anti-LDLox possam estar associados com maior risco cardiovascular. / Objectives: Oxidized lipoproteins and antibodies anti-oxidized LDL (anti-oxLDL) have been detected in human plasma and in atherosclerotic lesions. However, the role of these autoantibodies in the maintenance of health or in the pathogenesis of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) remains unclear. We examined the relationship of human IgG antibodies anti- ox LDL with cardiovascular disease risk markers. Methods: Titers of human anti-oxLDL were measured in hypertensive subjects in stage 1 (n=94) without other risk factors, and in individuals with metabolic syndrome after recent acute coronary syndrome (n=116). Autoantibodies against copper ion oxidized LDL were measured by ELISA. Results: Hipertensive patients presented lower BMI, waist circunference, higher blood pressure levels than those with ACS (p<0.001). HDL-C and Apo A1 were higher, whereas triglycerides and Apo B were lower in those with hypertension stage 1 (p<0.0001). Anti-oxLDL titers were higher in hypertensive patients compared to those with acute coronary syndromes, and hypertensive patients presented lower hs-CRP than those with ACS (p<0.0001). Taken into account both populations, univariate analysis showed small, but significant inverse correlations between the hs-CRP (r=-0.284), BMI (r=-0.256), waist circunference (r=-0.368), apo B (r= -0.191), and blood glucose (r= - 0.303) and positive correlations between systolic and diastolic blood pressure (r=0.319 and r=0.167, respectively), HDL-C and Apo A1 (r=0.224 and r=0.257, respectively), with anti-ox LDL titers (p<0.02). After multiple linear regression, hs-CRP, fasting glycemia and waist circunference remained independently associated with anti-oxLDL. Conclusions: Our results suggest that low titers of circulating anti-oxLDL antibodies may be associated with increased cardiovascular risk. / TEDE / BV UNIFESP: Teses e dissertações

Atherosclerosis is a disease characterized by cholesterol-rich plaques within the intima of medium and large arteries. Cholesterol deposition is thought to occur by infiltration of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) into lesions followed by uptake into macrophages, generating lipid-loaded “foam cells.” Foam cells can also be generated in vitro by treatment of macrophages with LDL or oxidized LDL (oxLDL). The purpose of the current investigation was to determine the contribution of selective cholesteryl ester (CE) uptake versus whole-particle uptake during LDL-induced foam cell formation in cultured macrophages. Murine bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) exhibited significant cholesterol accumulation when treated with LDL as indicated by quantification of cellular cholesterol and visualization of Oil Red-O-stained neutral lipid droplets. Uptake of LDL cholesterol was determined by measuring uptake of 3H and 125I into BMMs during treatment with [3H]CE/125I-LDL. [3H]CE uptake was linearly related to the LDL concentration at the concentrations used and was much larger than 125I uptake, indicating that the majority of LDL-cholesterol was acquired by nonsaturable, selective CE uptake. This pathway was demonstrated to be independent of whole-particle uptake by showing that inhibition of actin polymerization blocked LDL particle uptake but not selective CE uptake. Analysis by thin-layer chromatography (TLC) indicated that following uptake, [3H]CE was rapidly hydrolyzed into [3H]cholesterol by cells and largely effluxed into the culture medium. In contrast to LDL, studies of [3H]CE/125I-oxLDL uptake demonstrated that CE was acquired from oxLDL by whole-particle uptake with little or no selective CE uptake. Using a series of ten different [3H]CE/125I-oxLDLs oxidized for 0-24 hours, selective [3H]CE uptake was shown to be progressively impaired by LDL oxidation, while 125I-LDL particle uptake was increased as expected. Interestingly, the impairment of selective CE uptake occurred very early in LDL oxidation and this minimally oxidized LDL induced significantly less cholesterol accumulation in BMMs compared to native LDL. Together, these results demonstrate that selective CE uptake is the primary mode of cholesterol uptake from LDL but not oxidized LDL, a finding that has important implications for cholesterol metabolism in atherosclerotic lesions. Future studies seek to identify the molecular components that participate in the macrophage selective CE uptake mechanism.

A obesidade é considerada uma doença crônica e multifatorial, onde eventos como a inflamação de baixa intensidade e as modificações oxidativas estão presentes. A elevada prevalência de obesidade tem impacto direto no desenvolvimento precoce de diabetes mellitus, hipertensão e outros fatores de risco cardiovasculares. Esse perfil tem motivado a identificação de biomarcadores precoces, sendo o monitoramento da lipoproteína de baixa densidade oxidada (LDLox) e lipoproteína de baixa densidade eletronegativa [LDL(-)] potenciais candidatos. Diante do exposto, o objetivo deste estudo foi realizar a análise comparativa e de correlação entre o conteúdo de LDLox e [LDL(-)] em adolescentes. Foram selecionados 137 adolescentes de ambos sexos, com faixa etária de 10 a 19 anos e regularmente em matriculados em escolas públicas da cidade de São Paulo. O peso, altura e circunferência da cintura (CC) foram avaliados. Após jejum (12h-15h) foi coletada uma amostra de sangue e, a partir do plasma, foram realizadas as seguintes análises: glicose, insulina, perfil lipídico, apolipoproteína (AI e B), ácidos graxos não esterificados, tamanho de HDL, atividade da CETP e LDL(-) e LDLox. Os resultados encontrados foram analisados por meio do programa SPSS 15.0, considerando valor de significância de p< 0,05. Os 137 adolescentes foram distribuídos em dois grupos: 71 no Eutrófico (51,82%) e 66 no Obeso (48,18%), segundo a classificação do IMC. 48 (35,04%) dos adolescentes eram do sexo masculino e 89 (64,96%) do sexo feminino, com idade média de 14,2 (2,3) anos. Em relação à CC, observou-se que essa confirmou a classificação feita pelo IMC. Observou-se também uma maior prevalência de hipertensão (65% p = 0,011) e obesidade (64,7% p=0,041) nos antecedentes familiares do grupo Obeso quando comparado ao grupo Eutrófico. Os adolescentes obesos apresentaram maiores valores de triglicerídeos, HDL, APO B, CETP, insulina e LDL(-) e LDLox, quando comparados aos eutróficos. Perfil inverso foi observado para Apo AI. O conteúdo de LDLox e LD(-) variou significativamente em função do IMC. Entretanto, essas partículas de LDLs não se correlacionaram entre si, embora tenham apresentado associação com outros parâmetros cardiometabólicos. Os resultados obtidos confirmam o impacto negativo da obesidade sobre os parâmetros cardiometabólicos de adolescentes e, apesar do conteúdo de LDLox e LDL(-) ter aumentado em função do IMC, essas partículas parecem ser estruturalmente distintas. Essa possibilidade foi reforçada pelas diferentes associações dessas partículas com outros marcadores bioquímicos. / Obesity is considered a chronic and multifactorial disease, where events such as low intensity inflammation and oxidative modifications are present. The high prevalence of obesity has a direct impact on the early development of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors. This profile has motivated the identification of early biomarkers, and monitoring the oxidized low density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and electronegative low-density lipoprotein [LDL (-)] are potential markers. The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis and correlation between the content of oxLDL and [LDL (-)] in adolescents. We selected 137 adolescents of both sexes, aged 10-19 years, enrolled in public schools in the city of São Paulo. The weight, height, waist circumference (WC) were assessed. After fasting (12-15h) samples of blood were collected and from plasma were performed the following analyzes: glucose, insulin, lipid profile, apolipoprotein (AI and B), NEFA, HDL size, CETP activity and LDL (-) and oxLDL. The results were analyzed by using SPSS 15.0 considering significant value of p <0.05. The 137 adolescents were divided into two groups: 71 Normal Weight (51.82%) and 66 Obese (48.18%), according to BMI classification. 48 (35.04%) of the adolescents were male and 89 (64.96%) females with a mean age of 14.2 (2.3) years. Regarding the CC observed, it confirmed the classification made by BMI. There was a higher prevalence of hypertension (65% p = 0.011) and obesity (64.7% p = 0.041) in the family history group Obese when compared to normal weight. Obese adolescents had higher triglyceride, HDL, APO B, CETP, insulin and LDL (-) and oxLDL, compared to normal weight. Reverse profile was observed for Apo AI. The content of oxLDL and LDL (-) varied significantly according to BMI. However, these LDL particles were not correlated with each other, although they showed cardiometabolic combination with other parameters. The results confirm the negative impact of obesity on cardiometabolic parameters of teenagers and although the content of oxLDL and LDL (-) increased as a function of BMI, these particles appear to be structurally distinct. This possibility was reinforced by different associations of these particles with other biochemical markers.

A obesidade é considerada uma doença crônica e multifatorial, onde eventos como a inflamação de baixa intensidade e as modificações oxidativas estão presentes. A elevada prevalência de obesidade tem impacto direto no desenvolvimento precoce de diabetes mellitus, hipertensão e outros fatores de risco cardiovasculares. Esse perfil tem motivado a identificação de biomarcadores precoces, sendo o monitoramento da lipoproteína de baixa densidade oxidada (LDLox) e lipoproteína de baixa densidade eletronegativa [LDL(-)] potenciais candidatos. Diante do exposto, o objetivo deste estudo foi realizar a análise comparativa e de correlação entre o conteúdo de LDLox e [LDL(-)] em adolescentes. Foram selecionados 137 adolescentes de ambos sexos, com faixa etária de 10 a 19 anos e regularmente em matriculados em escolas públicas da cidade de São Paulo. O peso, altura e circunferência da cintura (CC) foram avaliados. Após jejum (12h-15h) foi coletada uma amostra de sangue e, a partir do plasma, foram realizadas as seguintes análises: glicose, insulina, perfil lipídico, apolipoproteína (AI e B), ácidos graxos não esterificados, tamanho de HDL, atividade da CETP e LDL(-) e LDLox. Os resultados encontrados foram analisados por meio do programa SPSS 15.0, considerando valor de significância de p< 0,05. Os 137 adolescentes foram distribuídos em dois grupos: 71 no Eutrófico (51,82%) e 66 no Obeso (48,18%), segundo a classificação do IMC. 48 (35,04%) dos adolescentes eram do sexo masculino e 89 (64,96%) do sexo feminino, com idade média de 14,2 (2,3) anos. Em relação à CC, observou-se que essa confirmou a classificação feita pelo IMC. Observou-se também uma maior prevalência de hipertensão (65% p = 0,011) e obesidade (64,7% p=0,041) nos antecedentes familiares do grupo Obeso quando comparado ao grupo Eutrófico. Os adolescentes obesos apresentaram maiores valores de triglicerídeos, HDL, APO B, CETP, insulina e LDL(-) e LDLox, quando comparados aos eutróficos. Perfil inverso foi observado para Apo AI. O conteúdo de LDLox e LD(-) variou significativamente em função do IMC. Entretanto, essas partículas de LDLs não se correlacionaram entre si, embora tenham apresentado associação com outros parâmetros cardiometabólicos. Os resultados obtidos confirmam o impacto negativo da obesidade sobre os parâmetros cardiometabólicos de adolescentes e, apesar do conteúdo de LDLox e LDL(-) ter aumentado em função do IMC, essas partículas parecem ser estruturalmente distintas. Essa possibilidade foi reforçada pelas diferentes associações dessas partículas com outros marcadores bioquímicos. / Obesity is considered a chronic and multifactorial disease, where events such as low intensity inflammation and oxidative modifications are present. The high prevalence of obesity has a direct impact on the early development of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors. This profile has motivated the identification of early biomarkers, and monitoring the oxidized low density lipoprotein (oxLDL) and electronegative low-density lipoprotein [LDL (-)] are potential markers. The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis and correlation between the content of oxLDL and [LDL (-)] in adolescents. We selected 137 adolescents of both sexes, aged 10-19 years, enrolled in public schools in the city of São Paulo. The weight, height, waist circumference (WC) were assessed. After fasting (12-15h) samples of blood were collected and from plasma were performed the following analyzes: glucose, insulin, lipid profile, apolipoprotein (AI and B), NEFA, HDL size, CETP activity and LDL (-) and oxLDL. The results were analyzed by using SPSS 15.0 considering significant value of p <0.05. The 137 adolescents were divided into two groups: 71 Normal Weight (51.82%) and 66 Obese (48.18%), according to BMI classification. 48 (35.04%) of the adolescents were male and 89 (64.96%) females with a mean age of 14.2 (2.3) years. Regarding the CC observed, it confirmed the classification made by BMI. There was a higher prevalence of hypertension (65% p = 0.011) and obesity (64.7% p = 0.041) in the family history group Obese when compared to normal weight. Obese adolescents had higher triglyceride, HDL, APO B, CETP, insulin and LDL (-) and oxLDL, compared to normal weight. Reverse profile was observed for Apo AI. The content of oxLDL and LDL (-) varied significantly according to BMI. However, these LDL particles were not correlated with each other, although they showed cardiometabolic combination with other parameters. The results confirm the negative impact of obesity on cardiometabolic parameters of teenagers and although the content of oxLDL and LDL (-) increased as a function of BMI, these particles appear to be structurally distinct. This possibility was reinforced by different associations of these particles with other biochemical markers.

Macrophage death is likely to contribute to the transformation of fatty streaks into advanced atherosclerotic lesions. Previous work in the laboratory showed that OxLDL promotes cell death in human macrophages by a mechanism involving intracellular peroxide formation. Here we show that glutathione depletion induced by OxLDL occurs independent of peroxyl radical formation. Our data suggest that the depletion of glutathione is the fundamental defect that renders macrophages susceptible to OxLDL-induced cell injury, but alone is not sufficient to kill macrophages. We indicate that increased protein-Sglutathionylation is involved in OxLDL-induced macrophage death. A potentiation of OxLDL toxicity was observed in macrophages transfected with siRNA directed against either glutathione reductase or glutaredoxin. Our data suggests that OxLDL-induced cell injury in human macrophage is mediated by the depletion of GSH, a decreased in the GSH/GSSG ratio and peroxyl radical formation. All three signals are required for OxLDL-induced macrophage death. Our results also show that the glutathione reductase/glutaredoxin system protects macrophages from OxLDL-induced cell death.