Cell death in atherosclerotic plaques.
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.
Mitchinson
M J
MJ
University of Cambridge, Department of Pathology, UK.
Hardwick
S J
SJ
Bennett
M R
MR
D017209:Apoptosis / Q000502:physiology; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000378:metabolism*; D016923:Cell Death / Q000502:physiology*; D004730:Endothelium, Vascular / Q000378:metabolism; D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL / Q000494:pharmacology; D008264:Macrophages / Q000378:metabolism; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000378:metabolism
D008077:Lipoproteins, LDL; C099252:oxidized low density lipoprotein