No effect of high-dose atorvastatin on leukotriene B4 formation from neutrophils in patients treated with coronary bypass surgery

Abstract Inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, (CVD) and leukotrienes may play a role in atherogenesis. Statins reduce mortality from CVD by reducing LDL cholesterol and potentially by other (pleiotropic) mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investig...

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Published inProstaglandins, leukotrienes and essential fatty acids Vol. 87; no. 6; pp. 185 - 188
Main Authors Lysgaard, C, Nielsen, M.S, Christensen, J.H, Lundbye-Christensen, S, Riahi, S, Schmidt, E.B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2012
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Summary:Abstract Inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, (CVD) and leukotrienes may play a role in atherogenesis. Statins reduce mortality from CVD by reducing LDL cholesterol and potentially by other (pleiotropic) mechanisms. The aim of this study was to investigate if atorvastatin exerts an anti-inflammatory effect by reducing leukotriene B4 (LTB4 ) formation from stimulated neutrophils in patients treated with coronary artery bypass grafting. The study was a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded crossover study. Patients ( n =80) were allocated to 80 mg atorvastatin or placebo for 6 weeks before crossing over to the opposite treatment for another 6 weeks. There was no significant correlation between baseline LDL cholesterol levels on formation of LTB4 , and atorvastatin had no effect on LTB4 formation. Hence, this study does not support any effect of atorvastatin on LTB4 formation as part of the explanation for its beneficial effect on CVD.
ISSN:0952-3278
1532-2823
DOI:10.1016/j.plefa.2012.09.004