Moreover, oxidative stress might be the underlying cause of dyslipidemia, since increased serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines such as IL-6 and IFN-γ in infested animals could inhibit the activity of lipoprotein lipase which hinders the clearance of very LDL and LDL cholesterol leading to their increased concentration in blood [44]. Here, IFNG is linked to metabolic syndrome.