In order to detect a vulnerable atherosclerotic plaque that is more likely to cause cardiovascular events, one should focus on studying biomarkers more associated with destabilization rather than ...

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 ...

A new study found severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was associated with the rapid growth ...

A common genetic pathway may account for increased risk for atherosclerotic disease in patients with chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain.

In all conditions featuring metaflammation, whether it occurs in the obese adipose tissue or in atherosclerotic plaques, a remaining and crucial gap in our understanding is the mechanistic basis ...

A research team revealed that insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 6 (IGFBP6) serves as a potential therapeutic target ...

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.