Oxidized low‐density lipoprotein (OxLDL) contributes to the atherosclerotic plaque formation
and progression by several mechanisms, including the induction of endothelial cell …

Dietary guidelines continue to recommend restricting intake of saturated fats. This
recommendation follows largely from the observation that saturated fats can raise levels of …

Atherosclerosis has long been known to be a chronic inflammatory disease. In addition,
there is intense oxidative stress in atherosclerosis resulting from an imbalance between the …

Atherosclerosis is a life-long illness that begins with risk factors, which in turn contribute to
the development of subclinical disease, followed by the establishment of overt …

Platelets are central to inflammation-related manifestations of cardiovascular diseases
(CVD) such as atherosclerosis. Platelet-activating factor (PAF), thrombin, thromboxane A 2 …

CD36 is a membrane glycoprotein that is present on various types of cells, including
monocytes, macrophages, microvascular endothelial cells, adipocytes and platelets …

Platelets contribute to processes beyond thrombus formation and may play a so far
underestimated role as an immune cell in various circumstances. This review outlines …

Platelets store and release CXCL12 (SDF-1), which governs differentiation of hematopoietic
progenitors into either endothelial or macrophage-foam cells. CXCL12 ligates CXCR4 and …

Objective—A growing body of evidence indicates that platelets contribute to the onset and
progression of atherosclerosis by modulating immune responses. We aimed to elucidate the …

Besides their role in hemostasis and thrombosis, it has become increasingly clear that
platelets are also involved in many other pathological processes of the vascular system …