Vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis: time for a re-assessment
MOJ Grootaert, MR Bennett - Cardiovascular research, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are key participants in both early and late-stage
atherosclerosis. VSMCs invade the early atherosclerotic lesion from the media, expanding …
atherosclerosis. VSMCs invade the early atherosclerotic lesion from the media, expanding …
[HTML][HTML] Role of vascular smooth muscle cell plasticity and interactions in vessel wall inflammation
V Sorokin, K Vickneson, T Kofidis, CC Woo… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The pathobiology of atherosclerotic disease requires further elucidation to discover new
approaches to address its high morbidity and mortality. To date, over 17 million …
approaches to address its high morbidity and mortality. To date, over 17 million …
Smooth muscle cell fate and plasticity in atherosclerosis
S Allahverdian, C Chaabane, K Boukais… - Cardiovascular …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Current knowledge suggests that intimal smooth muscle cells (SMCs) in native
atherosclerotic plaque derive mainly from the medial arterial layer. During this process …
atherosclerotic plaque derive mainly from the medial arterial layer. During this process …
Reconstruction of the human blood–brain barrier in vitro reveals a pathogenic mechanism of APOE4 in pericytes
In Alzheimer's disease, amyloid deposits along the brain vasculature lead to a condition
known as cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), which impairs blood–brain barrier (BBB) …
known as cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA), which impairs blood–brain barrier (BBB) …
[HTML][HTML] Cardiovascular stents: overview, evolution, and next generation
S Borhani, S Hassanajili, SH Ahmadi Tafti… - Progress in …, 2018 - Springer
Compared to bare-metal stents (BMSs), drug-eluting stents (DESs) have been regarded as a
revolutionary change in coronary artery diseases (CADs). Releasing pharmaceutical agents …
revolutionary change in coronary artery diseases (CADs). Releasing pharmaceutical agents …
Integrins in mechanotransduction
Forces acting on cells govern many important regulatory events during development, normal
physiology, and disease processes. Integrin-mediated adhesions, which transmit forces …
physiology, and disease processes. Integrin-mediated adhesions, which transmit forces …
The arterial microenvironment: the where and why of atherosclerosis
A Yurdagul Jr, AC Finney, MD Woolard… - Biochemical …, 2016 - portlandpress.com
The formation of atherosclerotic plaques in the large and medium sized arteries is classically
driven by systemic factors, such as elevated cholesterol and blood pressure. However, work …
driven by systemic factors, such as elevated cholesterol and blood pressure. However, work …
MicroRNA-145 targeted therapy reduces atherosclerosis
Background—MicroRNA are essential posttranscriptional modulators of gene expression
implicated in various chronic diseases. Because microRNA-145 is highly expressed in …
implicated in various chronic diseases. Because microRNA-145 is highly expressed in …
Impact of MCP-1 in atherosclerosis
J Lin, V Kakkar, X Lu - Current pharmaceutical design, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
Monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1)(also referred to as chemokine (CC motif) ligand 2
(CCL2) is expressed by mainly inflammatory cells and endothelial cells. The expression …
(CCL2) is expressed by mainly inflammatory cells and endothelial cells. The expression …
Transsignaling of interleukin-6 crucially contributes to atherosclerosis in mice
H Schuett, R Oestreich, GH Waetzig… - … , and vascular biology, 2012 - Am Heart Assoc
Objective—Transsignaling of interleukin (IL)-6 is a central pathway in the pathogenesis of
disorders associated with chronic inflammation, such as Crohn disease, rheumatoid arthritis …
disorders associated with chronic inflammation, such as Crohn disease, rheumatoid arthritis …