CETP and atherosclerosis: CETP inhibitors can reduce LDL-C and increase HDL-C levels by inhibiting the transfer of cholesterol esters from HDL to LDL particles.188 It has been reported that CETP activity is significantly elevated in patients with metabolic disorders and a high cardiovascular risk, indicating CETP can be a potential indicator of cardiovascular risk.335 In vivo experiments show that elimination of CETP activity inhibits cholesterol diet-induced atherosclerosis in rabbits.336 These results provide a basis for the potential of CETP inhibitors to improve blood lipids and reduce ASCVD risk.