Objective—FMO (flavin-containing monooxygenase) 3 converts bacterial-derived
trimethylamine to trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), an independent risk factor for …

(−)-Epicatechin gallate (ECG), as a compound in green tea extract polyphenols, has specific
therapeutic effects against oxidative stress. Oxidative stress exists throughout the …

Objective: Small GTPase Rap1 (Ras-association proximate 1) is a novel, positive regulator
of NO release and endothelial function with a potentially key role in mechanosensing of …

Objective: STAP1, encoding for STAP1 (signal transducing adaptor family member 1), has
been reported as a candidate gene associated with familial hypercholesterolemia. Unlike …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to discuss the existing evidence on the link
between atherosclerosis and periodontitis by particularly presenting new findings that link …

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) accumulation in the arterial wall contributes to atherosclerosis
initiation and progression. Activin A receptor-like type 1 (ACVRL1, called activin-like kinase …

In addition to its roles in the maintenance of interstitial fluid homeostasis and
immunosurveillance, the lymphatic system has a critical role in regulating transport of dietary …

Objective The disruption of mitochondrial redox homeostasis in endothelial cells (ECs) can
cause chronic inflammation, a substantial contributor to the development of atherosclerosis …

Objective—Vascular calcification is a major risk factor for rupture of atherosclerotic plaques.
High expression of BMP2 (bone morphogenetic protein 2) in lesions suggests its importance …

Loss-of-function mutations in the transcription factor CREB3L3 (CREBH) associate with
severe hypertriglyceridemia in humans. CREBH is believed to lower plasma triglycerides by …