Background Chronic inflammation has been implemented in the pathogenesis of
inflammatory diseases like atherosclerosis. Several pathogens like Chlamydia pneumoniae …

Background Chronic low‐grade inflammation is associated with increased risk of vascular
diseases. The source of inflammation is unknown but may well be chronic and/or repetitive …

Monocyte infiltration across the endothelium is part of the innate immune response, however
it may contribute to severity of chronic conditions. We have investigated the effects of iron on …

Objective—Elevated iron stores and high plasma iron concentration have been linked to an
increased risk of atherosclerosis. Iron may thereby affect the interaction of monocytes to …

Chlamydia pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae) may be a mediator in the pathogenesis of
atherosclerosis. For its growth C. pneumoniae depends on iron (Fe), but how Fe changes in …

Iron is hypothesized to be one of the contributors to cardiovascular disease and its levels in
the circulation may correlate with cardiovascular risk. The aim of this study is to investigate …

Relationship of infection, inflammation, and atherosclerosis has been a subject of intensive
investigation in recent years. Potential mechanisms whereby chronic infections may play a …

Iron is fundamental for life-essential processes. However, it can also cause oxidative
damage, which is thought to trigger numerous pathologies, including cardiovascular …

Objectives—To explore the potential pathways of association between serum iron and
coronary heart disease, with major emphasis on factors related to infections and …

Chlamydia pneumoniae is an obligatory intracellular bacterium causing chronic
inflammatory diseases in humans. We studied the role of the nutritive factors, iron and …