Geometrical separation method for lipoproteins using bioformulated-fiber matrix electrophoresis: size of high-density lipoprotein does not reflect its density

Anal Chem. 2011 Feb 1;83(3):1131-6. doi: 10.1021/ac102402c. Epub 2010 Dec 20.

Abstract

The increasing number of patients with metabolic syndrome is a critical global problem. In this study, we describe a novel geometrical electrophoretic separation method using a bioformulated-fiber matrix to analyze high-density lipoprotein (HDL) particles. HDL particles are generally considered to be a beneficial component of the cholesterol fraction. Conventional electrophoresis is widely used but is not necessarily suitable for analyzing HDL particles. Furthermore, a higher HDL density is generally believed to correlate with a smaller particle size. Here, we use a novel geometrical separation technique incorporating recently developed nanotechnology (Nata de Coco) to contradict this belief. A dyslipidemia patient given a 1-month treatment of fenofibrate showed an inverse relationship between HDL density and size. Direct microscopic observation and morphological observation of fractionated HDL particles confirmed a lack of relationship between particle density and size. This new technique may improve diagnostic accuracy and medical treatment for lipid related diseases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Acetobacter / chemistry*
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary / methods*
  • Lipoproteins, HDL / analysis*
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Particle Size

Substances

  • Lipoproteins, HDL