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 …

Abstract The interleukin-20 (IL-20) subfamily of cytokines comprises IL-19, IL-20, IL-22, IL-24
and IL-26. These cytokines are all members of the larger IL-10 family, but have been …

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 …

Chronic inflammation in response to lipoprotein accumulation in the arterial wall is central in
the development of atherosclerosis. Both innate and adaptive immunity are involved in this …

The term atherosclerosis refers to the condition of deposition of lipids and other substances
in and on the artery walls, called as plaque that restricts the normal blood flow. The plaque …

Senescent vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) accumulate in the vasculature with age
and tissue damage and secrete factors that promote atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability and …

Angiogenesis is a vital biological process, and neovascularization is essential for the
development, wound repair, and perfusion of ischemic tissue. Neovascularization and …

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), a deadly vascular disease in human, is a chronic
degenerative process of the abdominal aorta. In this process, inflammatory responses and …

The evaluation of diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers has always been a hot topic in
various diseases. Considering that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) have the highest …

Abstract Interleukin (IL)-10 cytokine family members, including IL-10, IL-19, IL-20, IL-22, IL-
24, IL-26 and the distantly related IL-28A, IL-28B, and IL-29, play critical roles in the …