ApoE Mimetic Peptide Reduces Plasma Lipid Hydroperoxide Content with a Concomitant Increase in HDL Paraoxonase Activity

ApoE mimetic peptide possesses the putative receptor binding domain 141–150 (LRKLRKRLLR) of apoE covalently linked to the class A amphipathic helical peptide 18A. It dramatically reduces plasma cholesterol in dyslipidemic mouse and rabbit models. Recycling of apoE mimetic peptide increases the duration of preβ-HDL formation leading to extended anti-inflammatory and atheroprotective properties.