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{"title":"Yield, Physicochemical Properties, and Fatty Acid Profile of Vegetable Oil Extracted From Seed Coats of <i>Strychnos pungens</i> Soler. Fruits Collected in Chikomba, Zimbabwe.","authors":"Clemence Zimudzi, Godfrey E Zharare","doi":"10.1155/2024/3257054","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/3257054","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The study examined <i>Strychnos pungens</i> Soler. (family LOGANIACEAE) fruit as a potential source of vegetable oil. Ripe fruits collected from a forested site in Zimbabwe were processed to determine the partitioning of fresh and dry fruit biomass. The oil was extracted from the seed coat using a hand-operated screw press, and its physiological properties were analyzed. Seeds contributed the most to the fresh weight of the fruit, followed by the shell and pulp. The seed coat was a significant component of the seeds. The seed coat, but not the pulp of the fruit, was found to contain screw press-extractable oil, the yield of which was substantial, amounting to around 39% of the dry weight of the seed coat. The oil was found to have a high free fatty acid content and a moderate iodine value (83 gI₂/100 g), indicating a degree of unsaturation. Furthermore, the oil contained carotenoids and tocols, which serve as antioxidants that help to protect the oil from oxidation. The oil had a high content of monounsaturated oleic acid (78.3%), which is known for its stability and health benefits. The low levels of saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids make it a high oleic oil. The volatile profile of the oil included compounds with pleasant fruity aromas that enhance its flavour and fragrance. The results highlighted the need for waste management strategies if <i>S. pungens</i> is industrialized as an oil crop. Significant waste, including shells, pulp, cake residue, and seed kernels, would need proper handling and valorisation. In summary, the research showed that <i>S. pungens</i> has the potential to be a valuable source of high-quality vegetable oil with good oxidative stability and health benefits, primarily due to its high content of oleic acid and antioxidant compounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11531360/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142568913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Two Triterpenoids, ARM-2 and RA-5, From <i>Protorhus longifolia</i> Exhibit the Potential to Modulate Lipolysis and Lipogenesis in Cultured 3T3-L1 Adipocytes.","authors":"Musawenkosi Ndlovu, June C Serem, Megan J Bester, Zeno Apostolides, Andrew R Opoku, Rebamang A Mosa","doi":"10.1155/2024/3972941","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/3972941","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Triterpenoids have been identified as potential novel lipid-lowering drugs for the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. This study investigated the potential antilipogenic and/or antilipolytic effects of two triterpenoids (ARM-2 and RA-5) isolated from the stem bark of <i>Protorhus longifolia</i> (Benrh.) Engl. Employing a combination of in silico predictions and in vitro assays, the interactions between these triterpenoids and key proteins involved in lipogenesis and lipolysis were investigated. In silico molecular docking analysis predicted a favourable binding affinity of both triterpenoids to PPAR<i>γ</i>, SREBP-1, and AMPK, with lower binding affinity to C/EBP<i>α</i>, pancreatic lipase, and hormone-sensitive lipase (HSL). Both triterpenoids exhibited in vitro inhibition of pancreatic lipase with K_i and IC₅₀ values ranging from 28.7 to 52.9 <i>μ</i>M and 27.6 to 35.8 <i>μ</i>M, respectively. Total and neutral lipid accumulation in differentiated 3T3-L1 adipocytes and the oleic acid-induced HepG2 cell model was inhibited, with ARM-2 showing better inhibition than RA-5. In the HepG2 model, the inhibitory activity of the two triterpenoids (at 25 and 100 <i>μ</i>M) was comparable to 50 <i>μ</i>M lovastatin, although the latter was cytotoxic, whereas both ARM-2 and RA-2 lacked cytotoxicity. Associated gene expression was similar to the effect of simvastatin where the expression of SREBP-1, PPAR<i>γ</i>, C/EBP<i>α</i>, and HSL was reduced and that of AMPK was unchanged. In vitro studies confirmed that ARM-2 and RA-5 also inhibited adipocyte lipolysis, where the reduction in glycerol release by 25 and 100 <i>μ</i>M was similar to 50 <i>μ</i>M lovastatin and simvastatin. This study identifies that the triterpenoids, ARM-2 and RA-5, have the potential to modulate lipogenesis and lipolysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502128/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142502134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Body Composition Changes Impact Islet <i>β</i>-Cell Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.","authors":"Yuxi Lin, Yongze Zhang, Ximei Shen, Zhiyan Weng, Lingning Huang, Fengying Zhao, Sunjie Yan","doi":"10.1155/2024/4986998","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4986998","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Identifying <i>β</i>-cells dysregulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is crucial. Weight fluctuations are frequently observed during diabetes treatment. However, the relationship between body composition changes and islet <i>β</i>-cell function in individuals with T2DM remains insufficiently investigated. <b>Methods:</b> This retrospective longitudinal study encompassed a cohort of 775 T2DM patients, who underwent body composition measuring using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and followed up for a median of 2.29 years. Key metrics included body mass index (BMI), fat mass index (FMI), trunk fat mass index (TFMI), muscle mass index (MMI), appendicular skeletal muscle mass index (ASMI), muscle/fat mass ratio (M/F), and the appendicular skeletal muscle mass/trunk fat mass ratio (A/T) were then categorized and grouped. Insulin, C-peptide, and glucose levels were assessed concurrently following a glucose load. <i>β</i>-cell function included insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), insulin sensitivity (Matsuda index (MI)), and insulin secretion evaluated by HOMA-<i>β</i> and C-peptidogenic index (CGI). <b>Results:</b> Although no significant changes in BMI were observed, patients with T2DM at readmission exhibited higher FMI, TFMI, and ASMI, as well as elevated levels of HOMA-IR, MI, and CGI compared to baseline measurements. And lower MI, higher levels of CGI, and HOMA-IR were observed in BMI increased group. Univariate correlation analysis revealed a negative association between changes in BMI (<i>Δ</i>BMI) and <i>Δ</i>MI, while positive associations were observed in both <i>Δ</i>HOMA-IR and <i>Δ</i>CGI. Among body composition indexes, <i>Δ</i>FMI exhibited the strongest correlation with <i>Δ</i>HOMA-IR (<i>r</i> = 0.255, <i>p</i> < 0.001), and <i>Δ</i>ASMI was positively associated with <i>Δ</i>MI and <i>Δ</i>CGI (<i>r</i> = 0.131 and 0.194, respectively). Moreover, increased levels of BMI and FMI were associated with a greater risk of progressive insulin resistance compared to the decreased, whereas the trend was converse in ASMI and A/T. <b>Conclusions:</b> Increased FMI may partially contribute to the deterioration of insulin resistance, while increased ASMI is associated with improved insulin sensitivity and secretion. Maintaining an appropriate BMI and muscle/fat ratio is conductive to prevent the progression of insulin resistance in patients with T2DM.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11458290/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142391113","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Early Adipogenesis and Upregulation of UCP1 in Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Stimulated by Devitalized Microfragmented Fat (MiFAT).","authors":"Valentina Coccè, Sara Missaglia, Eleonora Martegani, Daniela Tavian, Luisa Doneda, Barbara Manfredi, Giulio Alessandri, Costantino Corradini, Aldo Giannì, Emilio Ciusani, Francesca Paino, Augusto Pessina","doi":"10.1155/2024/1318186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/1318186","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Adipose tissue is mainly composed by adipocytes. Moreover, mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs), macrophages, endothelial cells, and extracellular matrix components are present. The variety of molecules as cytokines and growth factors of its structure very rich in blood vessel makes it also similar to a true endocrine organ that however needs still to be fully investigated. In our study, we used human lipoaspirate to obtain mechanically microfragmented fat (MiFAT) which was washed and then devitalized by freezing-thawing cycles. In our experiments, thawed MiFAT was used to stimulate cultures of MSCs from two different sources (adipose tissue and gingiva papilla) in comparison with a traditional stimulation in vitro obtained by culturing MSCs with adipogenic medium. MSCs stimulated with MiFAT showed a very early production of lipid droplets, after only 3 days, that correlated with an increased expression of adipokines. Furthermore, a significant upregulation of PPAR gamma 1 alpha coactivator (PPARGC1A) was observed with an overexpression of uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1) that suggest a pattern of differentiation compatible with the beige-brown fat.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11410402/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142289345","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recent Advances in the Use of Cubosomes as Drug Carriers with Special Emphasis on Topical Applications.","authors":"A Gowri Nath, Prashant Dubey, Ankaj Kumar, Klaudi K Vaiphei, Jessica M Rosenholm, Kuldeep K Bansal, Arvind Gulbake","doi":"10.1155/2024/2683466","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/2683466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Topical drug delivery employing drug nanocarriers has shown prominent results in treating topical ailments, especially those confined to the skin and eyes. Conventional topical formulations persist with drug and disease-related challenges during treatment. Various nanotechnology-driven approaches have been adopted to mitigate the issues associated with conventional formulations. Among these, cubosomes have shown potential applications owing to their liquid crystalline structure, which aids in bioadhesion, retention, sustained release, and loading hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties. The phase transition behavior of glyceryl monooleate, the concentration of stabilizers, and critical packing parameters are crucial parameters that affect the formation of cubosomes. Microfluidics-based approaches constitute a recent advance in technologies for generating stable cubosomes. This review covers the recent topical applications of cubosomes for treating skin (psoriasis, skin cancer, cutaneous candidiasis, acne, and alopecia) and eye (fungal keratitis, glaucoma, conjunctivitis, and uveitis) diseases. The article summarizes the manufacturing and biological challenges (skin and ocular barriers) that must be considered and encountered for successful clinical outcomes. The patented products are successful examples of technological advancements within cosmeceuticals that support various topical applications with cubosomes in the pharmaceutical field.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11254465/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141633700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lipid Metabolism in Pregnancy Women with Hypothyroidism and Potential Influence on Pregnancy Outcome.","authors":"Yuxin Qin, Ying Wu, Huanhuan Zang, Xiangguo Cong, Qiong Shen, Lei Chen, Xinxin Chen","doi":"10.1155/2024/5589492","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5589492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thyroid hormone (TH) is essential for maintaining normal physiological processes during pregnancy, including the metabolism of energy materials in both the mother and fetus and the growth and development of fetal bone and nervous system. TH can act on the liver, fat, and other tissues and organs to participate in lipid synthesis and breakdown through multiple pathways. Consequently, abnormal thyroid function is often accompanied by lipid metabolism disorders. Both clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism, as well as dyslipidemia during pregnancy, have been shown to be associated with an increased risk of multiple adverse pregnancy outcomes. Recently, there has been an increased interest in studying the alteration of lipidomic and hypothyroidism (both clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism) during pregnancy. Studies have suggested that altered lipid molecules might be used as potential biomarker and associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcome. Thus, we summarized the associations between lipid metabolism and clinical or subclinical hypothyroidism during pregnancy in this review. Then, we discussed the underlying mechanisms of thyroid dysfunction and lipid metabolism. In addition, we reviewed the possible effect of dyslipidemia on pregnancy and neonatal outcome. However, the relationship between hypothyroidism during pregnancy and changes in the lipid profile and how to intervene in the occurrence and development of adverse pregnancy outcomes require further study.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11251789/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141626931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Genetic Association between Lipid-Regulating Drug Targets and Diabetic Retinopathy: A Drug Target Mendelian Randomization Study.","authors":"Shengnan Chen, Ming Zhang, Peng Yang, Jianbin Guo, Lin Liu, Zhi Yang, Kai Nan","doi":"10.1155/2024/5324127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5324127","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a diabetic microvascular complication and a leading cause of vision loss. However, there is a lack of effective strategies to reduce the risk of DR currently. The present study is aimed at assessing the causal effect of lipid-regulating targets on DR risk using a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Genetic variants within or near drug target genes, including eight lipid-regulating targets for LDL-C (HMGCR, PCSK9, and NPC1L1), HDL-C (CETP, SCARB1, and PPARG), and TG (PPARA and LPL), were selected as exposures. The exposure data were obtained from the IEU OpenGWAS project. The outcome dataset related to DR was obtained from the FinnGen research project. Inverse-variance-weighted MR (IVW-MR) was used to calculate the effect estimates by each target. Sensitivity analyses were performed to verify the robustness of the results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was suggestive evidence that PCSK9-mediated LDL-C levels were positively associated with DR, with OR (95% CI) of 1.34 (1.02-1.77). No significant association was found between the expression of HMGCR- and NPC1L1-mediated LDL-C levels; CETP-, SCARB1-, and PPARG-mediated HDL-C levels; PPARA- and LPL-mediated TG levels; and DR risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This is the first study to reveal a genetically causal relationship between lipid-regulating drug targets and DR risk. PCSK9-mediated LDL-C levels maybe positively associated with DR risk at the genetic level. This study provides suggestive evidence that PCSK9 inhibition may reduce the risk of DR.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11098603/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140957877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gangliosides as Therapeutic Targets for Neurodegenerative Diseases","authors":"O. K. Inci, Hande Basırlı, Melike Can, Selman Yanbul, V. Seyrantepe","doi":"10.1155/2024/4530255","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/4530255","url":null,"abstract":"Gangliosides, sialic acid-containing glycosphingolipids, are abundant in cell membranes and primarily involved in controlling cell signaling and cell communication. The altered ganglioside pattern has been demonstrated in several neurodegenerative diseases, characterized during early-onset or infancy, emphasizing the significance of gangliosides in the brain. Enzymes required for the biosynthesis of gangliosides are linked to several devastating neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Huntington's disease (HD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP). In this review, we summarized not only the critical roles of biosynthetic enzymes and their inhibitors in ganglioside metabolism but also the efficacy of treatment strategies of ganglioside to address their significance in those diseases.","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-04-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140730731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Plasma Lipidomics Profiling to Identify the Biomarkers of Diagnosis and Radiotherapy Response for Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients","authors":"Minghe Lv, Shali Shao, Yajing Du, X. Zhuang, Xiangdong Wang, T. Qiao","doi":"10.1155/2024/6730504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6730504","url":null,"abstract":"Background. Advanced lung cancer that contributes to a heavy burden on medical institutions is the leading cause of cancer-related death and is often accompanied by metabolic disorders. In this study, we aimed to explore the biomarkers of diagnosis and radiotherapy response in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients by plasma lipidomics analysis. Method. Using triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer analysis, our research characterized the plasma lipid metabolomics profile of 25 healthy controls and 31 advanced NSCLC patients in each of three different radiotherapy phases. Results. The results showed altered lipid elements and concentrations among NSCLC patients with different radiotherapy phases, NSCLC subtypes, and different radiotherapeutic responses. We found that compared to the healthy controls, myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG), phosphatidylinositol (PI), and phosphatidylserine (PS) were mainly and significantly altered lipid elements (> twofold, and p<0.05) among NSCLC patients with different radiotherapy phases. Through comparison of lipid elements between bad and good responses of NSCLC patients with radiotherapy, the obviously declined phosphatidylglycerol (PG 18 : 0/14 : 0, 18 : 1/18 : 3, and 18 : 0/20 : 1) or markedly elevated PI (20 : 0/22 : 5 and 18 : 2/22 : 4) and phosphatidic acid (PA 14 : 0/20 : 4, 14 : 0/20 : 3, and 18 : 2/22 : 4) could indicate poor therapeutic response for NSCLC patients. The results of ROC curve analysis suggested that PG (18 : 0/20 : 1 and 18 : 0/14 : 0) could clearly predict the radiotherapeutic response for NSCLC patients, and PS (18 : 0/20 : 0) and cholesterol were the first two lipid components with the most potential for the diagnosis of advanced NSCLC. Conclusion. Our results indicated that plasma lipidomics profiling might have a vital value to uncover the heterogeneity of lipid metabolism in healthy people and advanced NSCLC patients with different radiotherapy phase, and further to screen out radiotherapeutic response-specific biomarkers.","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139592408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dyslipidemias: Prevalence and Associated Factors among Lactating Women in a Lower- and Middle-Income Country, Ghana.","authors":"Gideon Kofi Helegbe, Saeed Jabactey Abdullah, Baba Sulemana Mohammed","doi":"10.1155/2023/6280494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6280494","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Dyslipidemia, an abnormally high level of lipids in the blood, has a negative impact on the health status of the individual and has lately emerged as a major public health concern, especially for low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) globally, including Ghana. However, it is still unclear what the burden and drivers of these lipid abnormalities are, especially among lactating women in the Upper West of Ghana. Thus, this study is aimed at determining the prevalence of dyslipidemia and its associated factors among lactating mothers in the Wa Municipality of Ghana. <i>Methodology</i>. A cross-sectional study was conducted from May to June 2020 in 8 health facilities within the Wa Municipality. Multistage and simple random sampling methods were used to select the facilities and the 200 study subjects. Sociodemographic data were collected using questionnaires, while blood samples were taken to determine the lipid profile of participants. Dietary patterns were also assessed using the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). Data were processed and analyzed using SPSS 17 software (SPSS, Inc., Chicago, IL). The chi-square test and multiple regression analysis were performed to determine the predictors associated with the various types of dyslipidemia, with statistical significance set at a <i>p</i> value < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The prevalence of hypercholesterolemia (LDL-C), hypo-HDL-cholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia (TG) was 57%, 59%, and 22%, respectively. Chi-square and multinomial regression analysis revealed that duration of lactation (<i>X</i>² = 3.95, <i>p</i> = 0.047), religion (AOR = 0.375, 95% CI 0.144-0.978, <i>p</i> = 0.045), low income (AOR = 0.116, 95% CI 0.026-0.514, <i>p</i> = 0.005), middle income (AOR = 0.163, 95% CI 0.044-0.600, <i>p</i> = 0.006), and alcohol intake (AOR = 6.312, 95% CI 1.108-35.949, <i>p</i> = 0.038) were associated with LDL-C, while age (AOR = 0.963, 95% CI 0.910-1.019, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and educational status (AOR = 0.365, 95% CI 0.140-0.954, <i>p</i> = 0.040) predicted HDL status.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Dyslipidemia is common among lactating mothers of Wa Municipality, and it is predicted by lifestyle factors. Furthermore, future research to look at a larger sample size on dyslipidemia during lactation is recommended.</p>","PeriodicalId":16274,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Lipids","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2023-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10676279/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138460333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}