In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle ... as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability to the plaque. The VSMC can undergo a proliferative response that ...

Atherosclerosis is a systemic disease affecting all vascular beds. The atherosclerotic plaque, as a first manifestation of the disease, involves a complex pathophysiological mechanism that is ...

This study aimed to investigate the effect of taurine on the development of atherosclerotic plaques. Plasma taurine ... and arterial histology in the individual mice were examined.