… and other vascular residing cells. … cytokines in the process of atherogenesis and to discuss
the prognostic significance of these cytokines in atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease…

… Clinical studies have further revealed that IL-6 serum levels are increased in unstable
angina patients and are considered an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD). …

… of cytokines in the pathophysiology of the atherosclerotic plaque might provide a promising
therapeutic avenue for this prevalent human disease. … families of cytokines in modulating key …

… Experimental studies during the past decades have established the role of inflammatory
cytokines in coronary artery disease, namely interleukins (ILs), tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α, …

… A blockade of MCP-1 expression may be a useful strategy against atherosclerosis and
coronary artery disease. Neutralization of MCP-1 with anti-MCP-1 antibody inhibits neointimal …

… of the main proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α (… markers, in patients with
peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Eight … Baseline: no differences in cytokine plasma levels were …

… of the role of cytokines in atherosclerosis, we propose some novel … disease. In addition,
we discuss the potential of circulating cytokine levels as biomarkers of coronary artery disease. …

… may promote atherosclerotic plaque growth by production of inflammatory cytokines, matrix
… in atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, their implication in the development of acute …

… of coronary heart disease is well known (3). After adjusting for smoking and other coronary
… have an increased risk of death from coronary heart disease. A multiple regression analysis …

… What is clear is that the role of the various NOS isoforms in vascular disease is complex,
reflecting the dual nature of their products, which can have protective and toxic effects on the …