title: Atherosclerotic plaque formation and risk factors.
abstract: Atherosclerosis (AT) is a progressive disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids, fibrous materials, and mineral in the arteries. Although many generalized or systemic risk factors predispose to its development, AT affect various regions of the circulation preferentially and yields distinct clinical manifestations depending on the particular circulatory bed affected. The progression of AT is currently believed to involve the interaction of endothelium, monocytes, and leukocytes, as well as the influences of cytokines, oxidized lipoproteins, hypertension, tobacco use, dyslipidemia, homocystinemia, and genetic determinants.
authors.affiliation: Unit of Human Nutrition, University G. D'Annunzio, School of Medicine, Chieti, Italy. griccioni@hotmail.com
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Riccioni
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Santis
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Cerasa
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Menna
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Di Ilio
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schiavone
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ballone
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: D'Orazio
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors