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Can LDL cholesterol be too low? Possible risks of extremely low levels by Olsson, A. G., Angelin, B., Assmann, G., Binder, C. J., Björkhem, I., Cedazo‐Minguez, A., Cohen, J., Eckardstein, A., Farinaro, E., Müller‐Wieland, D., Parhofer, K. G., Parini, P., Rosenson, R. S., Starup‐Linde, J., Tikkanen, M. J., Yvan‐Charvet, L.

“…Following the continuous accumulation of evidence supporting the beneficial role of reducing low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C) levels in the…”
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Characterisation of the antioxidant properties of de-odourised aqueous extracts from selected Lamiaceae herbs by Dorman, H.J.D., Peltoketo, A., Hiltunen, R., Tikkanen, M.J.

“…De-odourised aqueous extracts of four commonly consumed herbs belonging to the Lamiaceae family, i.e. oregano ( Origanum vulgaris L.), rosemary ( Rosmarinus…”
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Systolic blood pressure and fatty acid-binding protein 4 predict pregnancy-induced hypertension in overweight nulliparous women by Tuuri, A.L, Jauhiainen, M.S, Tikkanen, M.J, Kaaja, R.J

“…Abstract Introduction The insulin-sensitivity regulator adipocyte fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4) integrates metabolic and inflammatory responses. We…”
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Rye bread intake improves oxidation resistance of LDL in healthy humans by Söderholm, P.P, Alfthan, G, Tikkanen, M.J, Adlercreutz, H

“…Highlights ► Rye bread intake increased oxidation resistance of LDL. ► Alkylresorcinol concentration in LDL increased significantly following rye bread intake…”
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Safety aspects and cholesterol-lowering efficacy of low fat dairy products containing plant sterols by Korpela, R, Tuomilehto, J, Högström, P, Seppo, L, Piironen, V, Salo-Väänänen, P, Toivo, J, Lamberg-Allardt, C, Kärkkäinen, M, Outila, T

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a plant sterol mixture would reduce serum cholesterol when added to low fat dairy products in…”
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Dietary soy-derived isoflavone phytoestrogens: Could they have a role in coronary heart disease prevention? by Tikkanen, Matti J, Adlercreutz, Herman

“…Soy protein-containing foods are a rich source of isoflavone phytoestrogens, such as genistein and daidzein. There is great interest in these substances, as…”
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Identification of risk epitope mismatches associated with de novo donor‐specific HLA antibody development in cardiothoracic transplantation by McCaughan, J. A., Battle, R. K., Singh, S. K. S., Tikkanen, J. M., Moayedi, Y., Ross, H. J., Singer, L. G., Keshavjee, S., Tinckam, K. J.

“…The development of de novo donor‐specific HLA antibodies (dnDSA) after transplantation is associated with graft failure, mortality, and cost. There is no…”
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Effect of statins on C-reactive protein in patients with coronary artery disease by Strandberg, Timo E, Vanhanen, Hannu, Tikkanen, Matti J

“…Statins have anti-inflammatory properties, so they should lower serum C-reactive protein. The effects of this in patients with coronary artery disease are…”
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Effects of Oral and Transdermal Estradiol Administration on Levels of Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin in Postmenopausal Women with and without a History of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy by Ropponen, A., Aittomäki, K., Vihma, V., Tikkanen, M. J., Ylikorkala, O.

“…SHBG, the most important transport protein for sex steroids, is produced in the liver under the control of estrogen action. In a randomized, double-blind,…”
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Safety assessment of common foods enriched with natural nonesterified plant sterols by Tuomilehto, J, Tikkanen, M.J, Högström, P, Keinänen-Kiukaanniemi, S, Piironen, V, Toivo, J, Salonen, J.T, Nyyssönen, K, Stenman, U.H, Alfthan, H, Karppanen, H

“…Background/Objectives: To assess safety during a diet based on low-fat foods enriched with nonesterified wood-derived plant sterols and mineral nutrients…”
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Evidence of a state of increased insulin resistance in preeclampsia by Kaaja, Risto, Laivuori, Hannele, Laakso, Markku, Tikkanen, Matti J., Ylikorkala, Olavi

“…Similarities in certain biochemical variables between preeclampsia and the insulin resistance syndrome imply a possible link between insulin resistance and…”
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Levels of Serum C-Reactive Protein during Oral and Transdermal Estradiol in Postmenopausal Women with and without a History of Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy by Ropponen, A., Aittomäki, K., Tikkanen, M. J., Ylikorkala, O.

“…Liver dysfunction may affect the production and release of C-reactive protein (CRP). We designed a double-blind prospective crossover study involving 40…”
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Erectile dysfunction as a risk factor for coronary heart disease: implications for prevention by Tikkanen, M J, Jackson, G, Tammela, T, Assmann, G, Palomäki, A, Kupari, M, Olsson, A

“…There is now mounting evidence that erectile dysfunction (ED) is an early predictor of coronary heart disease (CHD). Men presenting with ED but no other…”
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Hyperinsulinemia 17 years after preeclamptic first pregnancy by LAIVUORI, H, TIKKANEN, M. J, YLIKORKALA, O

“…Insulin resistance syndrome predisposes to occlusive vascular disorders in nonpregnant subjects. Because preeclampsia, representing a pregnancy-specific…”
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Effects of vitamin E on the toxicity of oxidized LDL on endothelial cells in vitro in smokers vs nonsmokers on diets rich in fish by Seppo, L, Lahteenmaki, T, Tikkanen, M.J, Vanhanen, H, Korpela, R, Vapaatalo, H

“…Objective: To clarify whether supplementation of vitamin E can alter the low density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation properties and thereby affect endothelial cell…”
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Serum lipoproteins, insulin, and urinary prostanoid metabolites in normal and hypertensive pregnant women by Kaaja, Risto, Tikkanen, Matti J., Viinikka, Lasse, Ylikorkala, Olavi

“…To determine if hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol are present in women with…”
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Association of FXIII Val34Leu with decreased risk of myocardial infarction in Finnish males by Wartiovaara, U., Perola, M., Mikkola, H., Tötterman, K., Savolainen, V., Penttilä, A., Grant, P.J., Tikkanen, M.J., Vartiainen, E., Karhunen, P.J., Peltonen, L., Palotie, A.

“…Factor XIII is a transglutaminase that crosslinks fibrin in the last steps of the coagulation process. A few polymorphic sites have been identified in this…”
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Expression of low and high density lipoprotein receptor genes in human adrenals by JIANQI LIU, HEIKKILÄ, P, MENG, Q.-H, KAHRI, A. I, TIKKANEN, M. J, VOUTILAINEN, R

“…Corticosteroids are synthesized from cholesterol which may arise from de novo synthesis or from the uptake of low or high density lipoproteins (LDL or HDL). In…”
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Endurance running ability at adolescence as a predictor of blood pressure levels and hypertension in men: a 25-year follow-up study by Mikkelsson, L, Kaprio, J, Kautiainen, H, Nupponen, H, Tikkanen, M J, Kujala, U M

“…The aim was to study whether aerobic fitness measured by a maximal endurance running test at adolescence predicts prevalence of hypertension or blood pressure…”
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Plays a Major Role in Development of Experimental Obliterative Bronchiolitis by Krebs, R., Hollmén, M.E., Tikkanen, J.M., Wu, Y., Hicklin, D.J., Koskinen, P.K., Lemström, K.B.

“…Obliterative bronchiolitis (OB) is the major limitation for long-term survival of lung allograft recipients. The exact molecular and cellular mechanisms…”
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