Coronary artery calcification is concomitant with the development of advanced
atherosclerosis. Coronary artery calcification pathologically begins as microcalcifications …

The continuing increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the general population is
predicted to result in a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease. Although the …

Endothelial to mesenchymal transition (EndMT) is a complex biological process that gives
rise to cells with multipotent potential. EndMT is essential for the formation of the …

Complex structural and functional changes occur in the arterial system with advancing age.
The aged artery is characterized by changes in micro RNA expression patterns, autophagy …

Objective—Aberrant neutrophil activation occurs during the advanced stages of
atherosclerosis. Once primed, neutrophils can undergo apoptosis or release neutrophil …

Vascular mineralization has recently emerged as a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity
and mortality. Previously regarded as a passive end-stage process, vascular mineralization …

Coronary artery calcification (CAC), a measure of subclinical atherosclerosis, predicts future
symptomatic coronary artery disease (CAD). Identifying genetic risk factors for CAC may …

The high concentration of mineral present in bone and pathological calcifications is unique
compared with all other tissues and thus provides opportunity for targeted delivery of …

The process named endothelial‐to‐mesenchymal transition (EndMT) was observed for the
first time during the development of the chicken embryo several decades ago. Of interest …

The concept of “aging” is defined as the set of gradual and progressive changes in an
organism that leads to an increased risk of weakness, disease, and death. This process may …