Atherosclerosis, the chronic accumulation of cholesterol-rich plaque within arteries, is
associated with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases including myocardial …

Innate immunity is a semi‐specific and widely distributed form of immunity, which represents
the first line of defence against pathogens. This type of immunity is critical to maintain …

Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the arteries, is responsible for most
deaths in westernized societies with numbers increasing at a marked rate in developing …

Lycopene is a bioactive red pigment found in plants, especially in red fruits and vegetables,
including tomato, pink guava, papaya, pink grapefruit, and watermelon. Several research …

The recognition that atherosclerosis is a complex chronic inflammatory disorder mediated
through both adaptive and innate immunity has led to the hypothesis that anticytokine …

Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNFα) was cloned over 2 decades ago and its identification in part
led to the discovery of a super family of tumor necrosis factors (TNFs) and their receptors …

Alternatively activated (also known as M2) macrophages are involved in the repair of various
types of organs. However, the contribution of M2 macrophages to cardiac repair after …

Natural killer (NK) cells constitute our bodies' frontline defense system, guarding against
tumors and launching attacks against infections. The activities of NK cells are regulated by …

At least 468 individual genes have been manipulated by molecular methods to study their
effects on the initiation, promotion, and progression of atherosclerosis. Most clinicians and …

Macrophages are innate immune cells with well-established roles in the primary response to
pathogens, but also in tissue homeostasis, coordination of the adaptive immune response …