Sant Pau - Institut de Recerca

Main lines of research

Atherosclerosis mechanisms

Analysis of apolipoprotein J (apoJ) as a marker of CVR.
Use of mimetic peptides derived from apoJ as therapeutic tools.
Involvement of LDL(-) on lipid accumulation in cardiomyocytes and heart failure.

Inflammatory mechanisms induced by LDL(-) on monocytes from patients with diabetes.

Diagnosis of chronic or acute cardiovascular diseases.
Development of algorithms for ruling-out acute coronary disease.
Assessment of new biomarkers of acute cardiovascular disease: cardiac troponins, natriuretic peptides, ST-2.
Development of methods for point-ofcare biomarker measurement.
Vulnerability markers in atheromatous plaque: electronegative LDL, LDL size, HDL function, myeloperoxidase, phospholipase.

Challenges

Determine the intracellular mechanisms involved in the inflammatory response induced by LDL(-) and the components of the particle that entail atherogenicity.
Analyse the therapeutic potential of mimetic peptides derived from apo J to delay the development of atherosclerosis in animal models.
Demonstrate that electronegative LDL is a marker of vulnerable atheromatous plaque.
Find new markers of cardiovascular risk in diseases such as diabetes, HIV or cardiac failure.

Group coordination

SANCHEZ QUESADA, JOSE LUIS IR
jsanchezq@santpau.cat

Members

Benitez Gonzalez, Sonia IR
Freixa Martin, Julia FGS
Garcia Osuna, Alvaro FGS
Grau Agramunt, Margarita FGS
Porcel Jabalera, Inmaculada FGS
Puig Grifol, Nuria IR

Publications 2023

(JIF 2022)

-Amorós G, Casabella S, Company G, Arzamendi D, Jorge E, Garcia A, Macías Y, Sánchez D, Rosell J, Guerra JM, Cinca J. Electrophysiological and histological characterization of atrial scarring in a model of isolated atrial myocardial infarction. Frontiers in Physiology. 2023; 13:1104327. DOI:10.3389/fphys.2022.1104327. PMID:36714312. IF:4,000 (Q2/3D). Document type: Article.

-Benitez S, Puig N, Rives J, Sole A, Sanchez JL. Can Electronegative LDL Act as a Multienzymatic Complex?. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 2023; 24(8):7074. DOI:10.3390/ijms24087074. PMID:37108253. IF:5,600 (Q1/3D). Document type: Review.

-Benitez S, Puig N, Sanchez JL. Chapter 14: Role of platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase on the inflammatory and apoptotic processes in atherosclerosis. Phospholipases in Physiology and Pathology. 2023; (4)231-251. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-95698-7.00013-9. Document type: Book chapter.

-Benitez S, Sanchez JL. Special Issue: New Insight into the Molecular Role of Lipids and Lipoproteins in Vascular Diseases. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 2023; 24(13):10659. DOI:10.3390/ijms241310659. PMID:37445837. IF:5,600 (Q1/3D). Document type: Editorial Material.

-Bonaterra A, Benítez S, Pancorbo O, Rodríguez D, Vert C, Rovira A, Freijo MM, Tur S, Martínez M, Portela PC, Vera R, Lebrato L, Arenillas JF, Pérez S, Domínguez A, Fabregas JM, Mauri G, Montaner J, Sánchez JL, Hernández M. Association of candidate genetic variants and circulating levels of ApoE/ApoJ with common neuroimaging features of cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 2023; 15:1134399. DOI:10.3389/fnagi.2023.1134399. PMID:37113571. IF:4,800 (Q2/3D). Document type: Article.

-Enríquez D, Quintanilla JG, García A, Couselo M, Simón A, Lee P, Alfonso JM, Mahía P, Redondo A, Modrego J, Ortega A, Marcos P, Magni R, Calvo E, Gómez R, Yan P, La Rosa G, Bustamante J, Pérez CN, Martín FJ, Calvo D, de la Hera JM, García MJ, García Á, Ordonez J, Vázquez J, Pérez J, Pérez N, Loew LM, Sánchez J, Gómez D, Filgueiras D. Non-invasive electromechanical assessment during atrial fibrillation identifies underlying atrial myopathy alterations with early prognostic value. Nature Communications. 2023; 14(1):4613. DOI:10.1038/s41467-023-40196-y. PMID:37542075. IF:16,600 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-García A, Muñoz LG, Pallaruelo MC, Usero AM, Eduardo BC, Ramos JL, Canyelles M, Brú CM, Cámara F. Characterization of add-on testing before and after automation at a core laboratory. Heliyon. 2023; 9(11):e22096. DOI:10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22096. PMID:38034602. IF:4,000 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.

-Garcia E, Camps P, Puig N, Fernández A, Aguilera A, Benitez A, Solé A, Vilades D, Sanchez JL, Martí J, Jiménez E, Benitez S, Llorente V. Soluble low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 as a surrogate marker of carotid plaque inflammation assessed by 18F-FDG PET in patients with a recent ischemic stroke. Journal of Translational Medicine. 2023; 21(1):131. DOI:10.1186/s12967-022-03867-w. PMID:36805772. IF:7,400 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

-García E, Gil P, Miñambres I, Benitez A, Rodríguez C, Claudi L, Julve J, Benitez S, Sánchez JL, Rives J, Garcia X, Vilades D, Perez A, Llorente V. Increased sLRP1 and decreased atrial natriuretic peptide plasma levels in newly diagnosed T2DM patients are normalized after optimization of glycemic control. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2023; 14:1236487. DOI:10.3389/fendo.2023.1236487. PMID:37635956. IF:5,200 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

-Garrido C, Cruz M, Álvarez FV, Nan MN, Carretero F, Fernández A, Mora J, Sánchez O, García Á, Alijotas J, Llurba E, on behalf of the EuroPE Working G. Predictive Model for Preeclampsia Combining sFlt-1, PlGF, NT-proBNP, and Uric Acid as Biomarkers. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023; 12(2):431. DOI:10.3390/jcm12020431. PMID:36675361. IF:3,900 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.

-Guiñón L, Illana FJ, Cuevas B, Canyelles M, Martínez C, García Á. Periodic verification of results’ comparability between several analyzers: Experience in the application of the EP31-A-IR guideline. CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE. 2023; 62(3)DOI:10.1515/cclm-2023-0994. PMID:37819627. IF:6,800 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.

-Jayaraman S, Pérez A, Miñambres I, Sánchez JL, Gursky O. LDL binding to cell receptors and extracellular matrix is proatherogenic in obesity but improves after bariatric surgery. JOURNAL OF LIPID RESEARCH. 2023; 64(11):100451. DOI:10.1016/j.jlr.2023.100451. PMID:37777014. IF:6,500 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.

-Nan MN, Garcia A, Mora J, Trilla C, Antonijuan A, Orantes V, Cruz M, Blanco F, Llurba E. Impact of Angiogenic and Cardiovascular Biomarkers for Prediction of Placental Dysfunction in the First Trimester of Pregnancy. Biomedicines. 2023; 11(5):1327. DOI:10.3390/biomedicines11051327. PMID:37238997. IF:4,700 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

-Popova E, Paniagua P, Álvarez J, Vives M, González A, García Á, Rivas M, Hermenegildo G, Diaz R, Azparren G, Barceló M, Moustafa A-H, Aguilar R, Ordonez J, Alonso P. The Relevance of Implementing the Systematic Screening of Perioperative Myocardial Injury in Noncardiac Surgery Patients. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2023; 12(16):5371. DOI:10.3390/jcm12165371. PMID:37629413. IF:3,900 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.

-Puig N, Camps P, Sole A, Aguilera A, Jimenez E, Fernandez A, Camacho M, Guasch M, Marin R, Marti J, Martinez A, Prats L, Casoni F, Perez B, Jimenez F, Sanchez JL, Benitez S. Electronegative LDL Is Associated with Plaque Vulnerability in Patients with Ischemic Stroke and Carotid Atherosclerosis. Antioxidants. 2023; 12(2):438. DOI:10.3390/antiox12020438. PMID:36829998. IF:7,000 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Puig N, Casaldaliga B, Camps P, Jimenez F, Jimenez E, Sanchez JL, Benitez, S. Chapter 10: Atherogenic Role of LDL(-) on Macrophages.. Advanced Research in Biological Science. 2023; (6). DOI:10.9734/bpi/arbs/v6/2520G. Document type: Book chapter.

-Puig N, Rives J, Estruch M, Aguilera A, Rotllan N, Camacho M, Colomé N, Canals F, Sánchez JL, Benitez S. Presence of Ceramidase Activity in Electronegative LDL. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 2023; 24(1):165. DOI:10.3390/ijms24010165. PMID:36613609. IF:5,600 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

-Puig N, Solé A, Aguilera A, Griñán R, Rotllan N, Camps P, Benitez S. Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Prevent Atherothrombotic Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Carotid Atherosclerosis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 2023; 24(18):14325. DOI:10.3390/ijms241814325. PMID:37762627. IF:5,600 (Q1/3D). Document type: Review.

-Reis A, Rocha S, Dias IH, Costa R, Soares R, Sánchez JL, Perez A, de Freitas V. Type 2 Diabetes mellitus alters the cargo of (poly)phenol metabolome and the oxidative status in circulating lipoproteins. Redox Biology. 2023; 59:102572. DOI:10.1016/j.redox.2022.102572. PMID:36516720. IF:11,400 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Rossi G, Belmonte T, Rivas A, Benitez S, Rotllan N, Crespo J, Llorente V, Sanchez JL, de Gonzalo D. Circulating lipoprotein-carried miRNome analysis reveals novel VLDL-enriched microRNAs that strongly correlate with the HDL-microRNA profile. BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY. 2023; 162:114623. DOI:10.1016/j.biopha.2023.114623. PMID:37023624. IF:7,500 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.

-Roth L, Dogan S, Tuna BG, Aranyi T, Benitez S, Borrell M, Bozaykut P, De Meyer GRY, Duca L, Durmus N, Fonseca D, Fraenkel E, Gillery P, Giudici A, Jaisson S, Johansson M, Julve J, Lucas AK, Martinet W, Maurice P, McDonnell BJ, Ozbek EN, Pucci G, Pugh C, Rochfort KD, Roks A, Rotllan N, Shadiow J, Sohrabi Y, Spronck B, Szeri F, Terentes D, Aydin ET, Tura O, Ucar E, Yetik G. Pharmacological modulation of vascular ageing: A review from VascAgeNet. AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS. 2023; 92:102122. DOI:10.1016/j.arr.2023.102122. PMID:37956927. IF:13,100 (Q1/1D). Document type: Review.

Publications 2022

(JIF 2022)

Canyelles M, Perez A, Junza A, Minambres I, Yanes O, Sarda H, Rotllan N, Julve J, Sanchez JL, Tondo M, Escola JC, Blanco F. Divergent Effects of Glycemic Control and Bariatric Surgery on Circulating Concentrations of TMAO in Newly Diagnosed T2D Patients and Morbidly Obese. 2022; 12(11):2783. DOI:10.3390/diagnostics12112783. PMID:36428843. IF:3,6 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Ferrer R, Zhu N, Arranz J, Porcel I, El Bounasri S, Sanchez O, Torres S, Julve J, Lleo A, Blanco F, Alcolea D, Tondo M. Importance of cerebrospinal fluid storage conditions for the Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics on an automated platform. CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE. 2022; 60(7). DOI:10.1515/cclm-2022-0134. PMID:35405043. IF:6,8 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Garcia A, Sans J, Ferrero A, Alquezar A, Sionis A, Ordonez J. Risk Assessment after ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Can Biomarkers Improve the Performance of Clinical Variables?. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(5):1266. DOI:10.3390/jcm11051266. PMID:35268358. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Grinan R, Escola JC, Julve J, Benitez S, Rotllan N. Epigenetic Regulation by microRNAs in Hyperhomocysteinemia-Accelerated Atherosclerosis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 2022; 23(20):12452. DOI:10.3390/ijms232012452. PMID:36293305. IF:5,6 (Q1/3D). Document type: Review.
Jayaraman S, Perez A, Minambres I, Sanchez JL, Gursky O. Heparin binding triggers human VLDL remodeling by circulating lipoprotein lipase: Relevance to VLDL functionality in health and disease. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY OF LIPIDS. 2022; 1867(1):159064. DOI:10.1016/j.bbalip.2021.159064. PMID:34610468. IF:4,8 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Minambres I, Sarda H, Urgell E, Genua I, Ramos A, Fernandez S, Balague C, Sanchez JL, Bassas L, Perez A. Obesity Surgery Improves Hypogonadism and Sexual Function in Men without Effects in Sperm Quality. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(17):5126. DOI:10.3390/jcm11175126. PMID:36079056. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Perez PC, Gonzalez JR, Nuche J, Matute L, Serrano I, Selles MM, Garcia RV, Dolz LM, Gomez M, Figal DP, Crespo MG, Garcia A, Ordonez J, Cuscullola JC, Guerra JM, Delgado JF. Renal Function Impact in the Prognostic Value of Galectin-3 in Acute Heart Failure. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2022; 9:861651. DOI:10.3389/fcvm.2022.861651. PMID:35463785. IF:3,6 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Puig N, Camps P, Camacho M, Aguilera A, Jimenez F, Fernandez A, Marin R, Marti J, Sanchez JL, Jimenez E, Benitez S. Plasma sICAM-1 as a Biomarker of Carotid Plaque Inflammation in Patients with a Recent Ischemic Stroke. Translational Stroke Research. 2022; 13(5). DOI:10.1007/s12975-022-01002-x. PMID:35237947. IF:6,9 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Rivas A, Rotllan N, Santos D, Julve J, Escolà JC, Sanchez JL. Assessment of Ex Vivo Antioxidative Potential of Murine HDL in Atherosclerosis. Methods In Molecular Biology. 2022; 2419. DOI:10.1007/978-1-0716-1924-7_17. Document type: Article.
Rivas A, Rotllan N, Santos D, Julve J, Sanchez JL, Escolà JC. Monitoring Atheroprotective Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux In Vivo. Methods In Molecular Biology. 2022; 2419. DOI:10.1007/978-1-0716-1924-7_35. Document type: Article.
Saumoy M, Sanchez JL, Assoumou L, Gatell JM, Gonzalez A, Guaraldi G, Domingo P, Giacomelli A, Connault J, Katlama C, Masia M, Ordonez J, Pozniak A, Martinez E, Podzamczer D. Atherogenicity of low-density lipoproteins after switching from a protease inhibitor to dolutegravir: a substudy of the NEAT022 study. JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY. 2022; 77(7). DOI:10.1093/jac/dkac117. PMID:35411401. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

Publications 2021

Aengevaeren VL, van RRJ, Ordonez J, Garcia A, Kaier TE, Marber M, Froeling M, van den Berg S, Hooijmans MT, Monte JR, Hopman M, Strijkers GJ, Nederveen AJ, Bakermans AJ, Eijsvogels TMH. Cardiac Biomarker Kinetics and Their Association With Magnetic Resonance Measures of Cardiomyocyte Integrity Following a Marathon Run: Implications for Postexercise Biomarker Testing. Journal of the American Heart Association. 2021; 10(13):e020039. DOI:10.1161/JAHA.120.020039. PMID:34180243. IF:6,106.
Alvarez J, Garcia A, Vives M, Ferrero A, Martinez M, Vazquez R, Gonzalez JR, Rivera M, Segovia J, Pascual D, Bover R, Bascompte R, Delgado J, Sepulveda AG, Bardaji A, Perez F, Zamorano JL, Crespo M, Sanchez PL, Ordonez J, Cinca J. A 3-Biomarker 2-Point-Based Risk Stratification Strategy in Acute Heart Failure. Frontiers in Physiology. 2021; 12:708890. DOI:10.3389/fphys.2021.708890. PMID:34744758. IF:4,755.
Amaro AB, Curco AS, Garcia E, Julve J, Rives J, Benitez S, Cortes VL. Apolipoprotein and LRP1-Based Peptides as New Therapeutic Tools in Atherosclerosis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(16):3571. DOI:10.3390/jcm10163571. PMID:34441867. IF:4,964.
Bonaterra A, Fernandez S, Rivas A, Puig N, Benitez S, Pancorbo O, Rodriguez D, Pujadas F, Freijo MD, Tur S, Martinez M, Portela PC, Vera R, Lebrato L, Arenillas JF, Perez S, Montaner J, Sanchez JL, Hernandez M. Comparison of Plasma Lipoprotein Composition and Function in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and Alzheimer’s Disease. Biomedicines. 2021; 9(1):72. DOI:10.3390/biomedicines9010072. PMID:33445800. IF:4,757.
Camps P, Jimenez E, Soler M, Puig N, Aguilera A, Marin R, Prats L, Delgado R, Martinez A, Guisado D, Guasch M, Marti J. Endothelial Progenitor Cells Count after Acute Ischemic Stroke Predicts Functional Outcome in Patients with Carotid Atherosclerosis. Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2021; 30(12):106144. DOI:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.106144. PMID:34649037. IF:2,677.
Canyelles M, Garcia A, Junza A, Yanes O, Puig N, Ordonez J, Sionis A, Sans J, Alquezar A, Santos D, Rotllan N, Julve J, Tondo M, Escola JC, Blanco F. The Capacity of APOB-Depleted Plasma in Inducing ATP-Binding Cassette A1/G1-Mediated Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux-But Not Gut Microbial-Derived Metabolites-Is Independently Associated with Mortality in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Biomedicines. 2021; 9(10):1336. DOI:10.3390/biomedicines9101336. PMID:34680453. IF:4,757.
Chen DY, Sawamura T, Dixon R, Sanchez JL, Chen CH. Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: An Update on the Role of Atherogenic Electronegative LDL and Potential Therapeutic Strategies. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(9):1992. DOI:10.3390/jcm10091992. PMID:34066436. IF:4,964.
Colom C, Rull A, Sanchez JL, Perez A. Cardiovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Epidemiology and Management of Cardiovascular Risk. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(8):1798. DOI:10.3390/jcm10081798. PMID:33924265. IF:4,964.
Crovetto F, Crispi F, Llurba E, Pascal R, Larroya M, Trilla C, Camacho M, Medina C, Dobano C, Gomez MD, Figueras F, Gratacos E, Garcia A, Mora J. Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Population-based Study. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021; 73(10). DOI:10.1093/cid/ciab104. PMID:33556958. IF:20,999.
Diaz SO, Sanchez JL, de Freitas V, Leite A, Barros AS, Reis A. Exploratory analysis of large-scale lipidome in large cohorts: are we any closer of finding lipid-based markers suitable for CVD risk stratification and management?. ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA. 2021; 11D42OI:10.1016/j.aca.2020.10.037. PMID:33280696. IF:6,911.
Genua I, Puig N, Minambres I, Benitez S, Gil P, Grau M, Rivas A, Balague C, Fernandez S, Garcia A, Perez A, Sanchez JL. Changes in the Composition and Function of Lipoproteins after Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Severe Obesity. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(8):1716. DOI:10.3390/jcm10081716. PMID:33923393. IF:4,964.
Genua I, Tuneu L, Ramos A, Stantonyonge N, Caimari F, Balague C, Fernandez-Ananin S, Sanchez-Quesada JL, Perez A, Minambres I. Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery in Patients with the Metabolically Healthy Obese Phenotype. OBESITY SURGERY. 2021; 31(2):517-522. DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04967-6. PMID: 32915359. IF:3,479.
Nan MN, Roig R, Martinez S, Rives J, Urgell E, Espinos JJ, Tirado M, Carreras G, Aulinas A, Webb SM, Corcoy R, Blanco F, Tondo M. Comprehensive Genetic Testing of CYP21A2: A Retrospective Analysis in Patients with Suspected Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(6):1183. DOI:10.3390/jcm10061183. PMID:33809035. IF:4,964.
Rotllan N, Camacho M, Tondo M, Diarte E, Canyelles M, Mendez KA, Benitez S, Alonso N, Mauricio D, Escola JC, Blanco F, Julve J. Therapeutic Potential of Emerging NAD plus -Increasing Strategies for Cardiovascular Diseases. Antioxidants. 2021; 10(12):1939. DOI:10.3390/antiox10121939. IF:7,675.
Saumoy M, Di S, Perez S, Sanchez JL, Valdivielso JM, Subirana I, Imaz A, Tiraboschi JM, Garcia B, Ordonez J, Benitez S, Podzamczer D, Grau M. Carotid atherosclerosis in virologically suppressed HIV patients: comparison with a healthy sample and prediction by cardiovascular risk equations. HIV MEDICINE. 2021; 22(7). DOI:10.1111/hiv.13093. PMID:33817938. IF:3,094.
Saumoy M, Sanchez JL, Ordonez J, Podzamczer D. Do All Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Have the Same Lipid Profile? Review of Randomised Controlled Trials in Naive and Switch Scenarios in HIV-Infected Patients. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(16):3456. DOI:10.3390/jcm10163456. PMID:34441755. IF:4,964.
Ullmo J, Cruz M, Sanchez O, Bos L, De la Llama PF, Calero F, Dominguez C, Garrido C, Trilla C, Carreras F, Sionis A, Mora J, Garcia A, Ordonez J, Llurba E. Cardiac dysfunction and remodeling regulated by anti-angiogenic environment in patients with preeclampsia: the ANGIOCOR prospective cohort study protocol. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2021; 21(1):816. DOI:10.1186/s12884-021-04263-w. PMID:34879854. IF:3,105.

2017 Scientific Report – Cardiovascular Biochemistry

Introduction

Main lines of research

Atherosclerosis mechanisms

Analysis of apolipoprotein J (apoJ) as a marker of CVR.
Use of mimetic peptides derived from apoJ as therapeutic tools.
Involvement of LDL(-) on lipid accumulation in cardiomyocytes and heart failure.

Inflammatory mechanisms induced by LDL(-) on monocytes from patients with diabetes.

Diagnosis of chronic or acute cardiovascular diseases.
Development of algorithms for ruling-out acute coronary disease.
Assessment of new biomarkers of acute cardiovascular disease: cardiac troponins, natriuretic peptides, ST-2.
Development of methods for point-ofcare biomarker measurement.
Vulnerability markers in atheromatous plaque: electronegative LDL, LDL size, HDL function, myeloperoxidase, phospholipase.

Challenges

Determine the intracellular mechanisms involved in the inflammatory response induced by LDL(-) and the components of the particle that entail atherogenicity.
Analyse the therapeutic potential of mimetic peptides derived from apo J to delay the development of atherosclerosis in animal models.
Demonstrate that electronegative LDL is a marker of vulnerable atheromatous plaque.
Find new markers of cardiovascular risk in diseases such as diabetes, HIV or cardiac failure.

Team

Group coordination

SANCHEZ QUESADA, JOSE LUIS IR
jsanchezq@santpau.cat

Members

Benitez Gonzalez, Sonia IR
Freixa Martin, Julia FGS
Garcia Osuna, Alvaro FGS
Grau Agramunt, Margarita FGS
Porcel Jabalera, Inmaculada FGS
Puig Grifol, Nuria IR

Scientific output

Publications 2023

(JIF 2022)

Publications 2022

(JIF 2022)

Canyelles M, Perez A, Junza A, Minambres I, Yanes O, Sarda H, Rotllan N, Julve J, Sanchez JL, Tondo M, Escola JC, Blanco F. Divergent Effects of Glycemic Control and Bariatric Surgery on Circulating Concentrations of TMAO in Newly Diagnosed T2D Patients and Morbidly Obese. 2022; 12(11):2783. DOI:10.3390/diagnostics12112783. PMID:36428843. IF:3,6 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Ferrer R, Zhu N, Arranz J, Porcel I, El Bounasri S, Sanchez O, Torres S, Julve J, Lleo A, Blanco F, Alcolea D, Tondo M. Importance of cerebrospinal fluid storage conditions for the Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics on an automated platform. CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE. 2022; 60(7). DOI:10.1515/cclm-2022-0134. PMID:35405043. IF:6,8 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Garcia A, Sans J, Ferrero A, Alquezar A, Sionis A, Ordonez J. Risk Assessment after ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Can Biomarkers Improve the Performance of Clinical Variables?. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(5):1266. DOI:10.3390/jcm11051266. PMID:35268358. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Grinan R, Escola JC, Julve J, Benitez S, Rotllan N. Epigenetic Regulation by microRNAs in Hyperhomocysteinemia-Accelerated Atherosclerosis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES. 2022; 23(20):12452. DOI:10.3390/ijms232012452. PMID:36293305. IF:5,6 (Q1/3D). Document type: Review.
Jayaraman S, Perez A, Minambres I, Sanchez JL, Gursky O. Heparin binding triggers human VLDL remodeling by circulating lipoprotein lipase: Relevance to VLDL functionality in health and disease. BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY OF LIPIDS. 2022; 1867(1):159064. DOI:10.1016/j.bbalip.2021.159064. PMID:34610468. IF:4,8 (Q1/2D). Document type: Article.
Minambres I, Sarda H, Urgell E, Genua I, Ramos A, Fernandez S, Balague C, Sanchez JL, Bassas L, Perez A. Obesity Surgery Improves Hypogonadism and Sexual Function in Men without Effects in Sperm Quality. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2022; 11(17):5126. DOI:10.3390/jcm11175126. PMID:36079056. IF:3,9 (Q2/4D). Document type: Article.
Perez PC, Gonzalez JR, Nuche J, Matute L, Serrano I, Selles MM, Garcia RV, Dolz LM, Gomez M, Figal DP, Crespo MG, Garcia A, Ordonez J, Cuscullola JC, Guerra JM, Delgado JF. Renal Function Impact in the Prognostic Value of Galectin-3 in Acute Heart Failure. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. 2022; 9:861651. DOI:10.3389/fcvm.2022.861651. PMID:35463785. IF:3,6 (Q2/5D). Document type: Article.
Puig N, Camps P, Camacho M, Aguilera A, Jimenez F, Fernandez A, Marin R, Marti J, Sanchez JL, Jimenez E, Benitez S. Plasma sICAM-1 as a Biomarker of Carotid Plaque Inflammation in Patients with a Recent Ischemic Stroke. Translational Stroke Research. 2022; 13(5). DOI:10.1007/s12975-022-01002-x. PMID:35237947. IF:6,9 (Q1/1D). Document type: Article.
Rivas A, Rotllan N, Santos D, Julve J, Escolà JC, Sanchez JL. Assessment of Ex Vivo Antioxidative Potential of Murine HDL in Atherosclerosis. Methods In Molecular Biology. 2022; 2419. DOI:10.1007/978-1-0716-1924-7_17. Document type: Article.
Rivas A, Rotllan N, Santos D, Julve J, Sanchez JL, Escolà JC. Monitoring Atheroprotective Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux In Vivo. Methods In Molecular Biology. 2022; 2419. DOI:10.1007/978-1-0716-1924-7_35. Document type: Article.
Saumoy M, Sanchez JL, Assoumou L, Gatell JM, Gonzalez A, Guaraldi G, Domingo P, Giacomelli A, Connault J, Katlama C, Masia M, Ordonez J, Pozniak A, Martinez E, Podzamczer D. Atherogenicity of low-density lipoproteins after switching from a protease inhibitor to dolutegravir: a substudy of the NEAT022 study. JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY. 2022; 77(7). DOI:10.1093/jac/dkac117. PMID:35411401. IF:5,2 (Q1/3D). Document type: Article.

Publications 2021

Aengevaeren VL, van RRJ, Ordonez J, Garcia A, Kaier TE, Marber M, Froeling M, van den Berg S, Hooijmans MT, Monte JR, Hopman M, Strijkers GJ, Nederveen AJ, Bakermans AJ, Eijsvogels TMH. Cardiac Biomarker Kinetics and Their Association With Magnetic Resonance Measures of Cardiomyocyte Integrity Following a Marathon Run: Implications for Postexercise Biomarker Testing. Journal of the American Heart Association. 2021; 10(13):e020039. DOI:10.1161/JAHA.120.020039. PMID:34180243. IF:6,106.
Alvarez J, Garcia A, Vives M, Ferrero A, Martinez M, Vazquez R, Gonzalez JR, Rivera M, Segovia J, Pascual D, Bover R, Bascompte R, Delgado J, Sepulveda AG, Bardaji A, Perez F, Zamorano JL, Crespo M, Sanchez PL, Ordonez J, Cinca J. A 3-Biomarker 2-Point-Based Risk Stratification Strategy in Acute Heart Failure. Frontiers in Physiology. 2021; 12:708890. DOI:10.3389/fphys.2021.708890. PMID:34744758. IF:4,755.
Amaro AB, Curco AS, Garcia E, Julve J, Rives J, Benitez S, Cortes VL. Apolipoprotein and LRP1-Based Peptides as New Therapeutic Tools in Atherosclerosis. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(16):3571. DOI:10.3390/jcm10163571. PMID:34441867. IF:4,964.
Bonaterra A, Fernandez S, Rivas A, Puig N, Benitez S, Pancorbo O, Rodriguez D, Pujadas F, Freijo MD, Tur S, Martinez M, Portela PC, Vera R, Lebrato L, Arenillas JF, Perez S, Montaner J, Sanchez JL, Hernandez M. Comparison of Plasma Lipoprotein Composition and Function in Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and Alzheimer’s Disease. Biomedicines. 2021; 9(1):72. DOI:10.3390/biomedicines9010072. PMID:33445800. IF:4,757.
Camps P, Jimenez E, Soler M, Puig N, Aguilera A, Marin R, Prats L, Delgado R, Martinez A, Guisado D, Guasch M, Marti J. Endothelial Progenitor Cells Count after Acute Ischemic Stroke Predicts Functional Outcome in Patients with Carotid Atherosclerosis. Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2021; 30(12):106144. DOI:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2021.106144. PMID:34649037. IF:2,677.
Canyelles M, Garcia A, Junza A, Yanes O, Puig N, Ordonez J, Sionis A, Sans J, Alquezar A, Santos D, Rotllan N, Julve J, Tondo M, Escola JC, Blanco F. The Capacity of APOB-Depleted Plasma in Inducing ATP-Binding Cassette A1/G1-Mediated Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux-But Not Gut Microbial-Derived Metabolites-Is Independently Associated with Mortality in Patients with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Biomedicines. 2021; 9(10):1336. DOI:10.3390/biomedicines9101336. PMID:34680453. IF:4,757.
Chen DY, Sawamura T, Dixon R, Sanchez JL, Chen CH. Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases: An Update on the Role of Atherogenic Electronegative LDL and Potential Therapeutic Strategies. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(9):1992. DOI:10.3390/jcm10091992. PMID:34066436. IF:4,964.
Colom C, Rull A, Sanchez JL, Perez A. Cardiovascular Disease in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Epidemiology and Management of Cardiovascular Risk. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(8):1798. DOI:10.3390/jcm10081798. PMID:33924265. IF:4,964.
Crovetto F, Crispi F, Llurba E, Pascal R, Larroya M, Trilla C, Camacho M, Medina C, Dobano C, Gomez MD, Figueras F, Gratacos E, Garcia A, Mora J. Impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infection on Pregnancy Outcomes: A Population-based Study. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES. 2021; 73(10). DOI:10.1093/cid/ciab104. PMID:33556958. IF:20,999.
Diaz SO, Sanchez JL, de Freitas V, Leite A, Barros AS, Reis A. Exploratory analysis of large-scale lipidome in large cohorts: are we any closer of finding lipid-based markers suitable for CVD risk stratification and management?. ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA. 2021; 11D42OI:10.1016/j.aca.2020.10.037. PMID:33280696. IF:6,911.
Genua I, Puig N, Minambres I, Benitez S, Gil P, Grau M, Rivas A, Balague C, Fernandez S, Garcia A, Perez A, Sanchez JL. Changes in the Composition and Function of Lipoproteins after Bariatric Surgery in Patients with Severe Obesity. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(8):1716. DOI:10.3390/jcm10081716. PMID:33923393. IF:4,964.
Genua I, Tuneu L, Ramos A, Stantonyonge N, Caimari F, Balague C, Fernandez-Ananin S, Sanchez-Quesada JL, Perez A, Minambres I. Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery in Patients with the Metabolically Healthy Obese Phenotype. OBESITY SURGERY. 2021; 31(2):517-522. DOI: 10.1007/s11695-020-04967-6. PMID: 32915359. IF:3,479.
Nan MN, Roig R, Martinez S, Rives J, Urgell E, Espinos JJ, Tirado M, Carreras G, Aulinas A, Webb SM, Corcoy R, Blanco F, Tondo M. Comprehensive Genetic Testing of CYP21A2: A Retrospective Analysis in Patients with Suspected Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(6):1183. DOI:10.3390/jcm10061183. PMID:33809035. IF:4,964.
Rotllan N, Camacho M, Tondo M, Diarte E, Canyelles M, Mendez KA, Benitez S, Alonso N, Mauricio D, Escola JC, Blanco F, Julve J. Therapeutic Potential of Emerging NAD plus -Increasing Strategies for Cardiovascular Diseases. Antioxidants. 2021; 10(12):1939. DOI:10.3390/antiox10121939. IF:7,675.
Saumoy M, Di S, Perez S, Sanchez JL, Valdivielso JM, Subirana I, Imaz A, Tiraboschi JM, Garcia B, Ordonez J, Benitez S, Podzamczer D, Grau M. Carotid atherosclerosis in virologically suppressed HIV patients: comparison with a healthy sample and prediction by cardiovascular risk equations. HIV MEDICINE. 2021; 22(7). DOI:10.1111/hiv.13093. PMID:33817938. IF:3,094.
Saumoy M, Sanchez JL, Ordonez J, Podzamczer D. Do All Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors Have the Same Lipid Profile? Review of Randomised Controlled Trials in Naive and Switch Scenarios in HIV-Infected Patients. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2021; 10(16):3456. DOI:10.3390/jcm10163456. PMID:34441755. IF:4,964.
Ullmo J, Cruz M, Sanchez O, Bos L, De la Llama PF, Calero F, Dominguez C, Garrido C, Trilla C, Carreras F, Sionis A, Mora J, Garcia A, Ordonez J, Llurba E. Cardiac dysfunction and remodeling regulated by anti-angiogenic environment in patients with preeclampsia: the ANGIOCOR prospective cohort study protocol. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2021; 21(1):816. DOI:10.1186/s12884-021-04263-w. PMID:34879854. IF:3,105.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Cardiovascular Biochemistry

Main lines of research

Atherosclerosis mechanisms

Inflammatory mechanisms induced by LDL(-) on monocytes from patients with diabetes.

Challenges

Group coordination

Members

Publications 2023

Publications 2022

Publications 2021

Main lines of research

Atherosclerosis mechanisms

Inflammatory mechanisms induced by LDL(-) on monocytes from patients with diabetes.

Challenges

Group coordination

Members

Publications 2023

Publications 2022

Publications 2021

Institut de Recerca de l’Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau