Inflammation and its resolution in atherosclerosis: mediators and therapeutic opportunities

M Bäck, A Yurdagul Jr, I Tabas, K Öörni… - Nature Reviews …, 2019 - nature.com
Atherosclerosis is a lipid-driven inflammatory disease of the arterial intima in which the
balance of pro-inflammatory and inflammation-resolving mechanisms dictates the final …

Macrophage polarization in atherosclerosis

S Yang, HQ Yuan, YM Hao, Z Ren, SL Qu, LS Liu… - Clinica Chimica …, 2020 - Elsevier
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory response that increases the risk of cardiovascular
diseases. An in-depth study of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis is critical for the treatment …

Macrophage polarization and metabolism in atherosclerosis

P Hou, J Fang, Z Liu, Y Shi, M Agostini… - Cell Death & …, 2023 - nature.com
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of fatty
deposits in the inner walls of vessels. These plaques restrict blood flow and lead to …

MSC-secreted TGF-β regulates lipopolysaccharide-stimulated macrophage M2-like polarization via the Akt/FoxO1 pathway

F Liu, H Qiu, M Xue, S Zhang, X Zhang, J Xu… - Stem cell research & …, 2019 - Springer
Background An uncontrolled inflammatory response is a critical pathophysiological feature
of sepsis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) induce macrophage phenotype polarization and …

Inhibitors of bromodomain and extra‐terminal proteins for treating multiple human diseases

E Kulikowski, BD Rakai… - Medicinal research …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Clinical development of bromodomain and extra‐terminal (BET) protein inhibitors differs
from the traditional course of drug development. These drugs are simultaneously being …

Immunobiology of atherosclerosis: a complex net of interactions

B Herrero-Fernandez, R Gomez-Bris… - International Journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, and atherosclerosis the
principal factor underlying cardiovascular events. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory …

The role of phosphatidylserine recognition receptors in multiple biological functions

MB Naeini, V Bianconi, M Pirro, A Sahebkar - Cellular & molecular biology …, 2020 - Springer
Apoptotic cells are rapidly engulfed and degraded by phagocytes through efferocytosis.
Efferocytosis is a highly regulated process. It is triggered upon the activation of caspase …

Atherosclerosis and immunity: a perspective

F Abdolmaleki, SMG Hayat, V Bianconi… - Trends in cardiovascular …, 2019 - Elsevier
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory and multifaceted disorder resulting from the accumulation
of lipid droplets and several types of immune cells, including macrophages, T and B …

Immune and inflammation in acute coronary syndrome: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications

H Wang, Z Liu, J Shao, L Lin, M Jiang… - Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a major cause of acute death worldwide. Both innate and
adaptive immunity regulate atherosclerosis progression, plaque stability, and thrombus …

Apabetalone (RVX-208) reduces vascular inflammation in vitro and in CVD patients by a BET-dependent epigenetic mechanism

LM Tsujikawa, L Fu, S Das, C Halliday, BD Rakai… - Clinical …, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Apabetalone (RVX-208) is a bromodomain and extraterminal protein
inhibitor (BETi) that in phase II trials reduced the relative risk (RR) of major adverse cardiac …