Abstract
The investigation of the mechanisms of cell death in atherosclerosis has recently received added impetus with the realization that apoptosis is probably the predominant mechanism. This review examines the preliminary data on mechanisms of cell death in the atherosclerotic plaque.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Apoptosis / physiology
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Arteriosclerosis / metabolism*
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Cell Death / physiology*
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Endothelium, Vascular / metabolism
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Lipoproteins, LDL / pharmacology
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Macrophages / metabolism
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Muscle, Smooth / metabolism
Substances
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Lipoproteins, LDL
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oxidized low density lipoprotein