Identification of anti-atherosclerotic compounds from marine molluscs of Bidong archipelago

Abstract

Atherosclerosis, which is a condition of thickening of the artery walls by the deposition of fatty material has been identified as one of the factors that cause the cardiovascular disease (CVD). Treatment for this disease includes using conventional drugs such as statins, niacins and fibrates, however, drugs targeting on high density lipoprotein (HDL) to reduce or prevent atherosclerosis are yet to be developed.