New Insights into the Role of Inflammation in the Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids, smooth muscle cell proliferation, cell apoptosis, necrosis, fibrosis, and local inflammation. Immune and inflammatory responses have significant effects on every phase of atherosclerosis, and increasing ev...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/10/2034 |