Review Article

PPARs in Regulation of Paraoxonases: Control of Oxidative Stress and Inflammation Pathways

Table 1

Principal properties of the PON enzymes.

EnzymeGene expressionProtein expressionPresent in circulationLactonase activityHydrolysis of lipid peroxidesEsterase activity

PON1 Ubiquitous Ubiquitous strong HDL Yes Yes Yes
PON2 Ubiquitous Ubiquitous weak No Yes Yes No
PON3 Ubiquitous Ubiquitous strong HDL Yes Yes No