CD4+ T cells in atherosclerosis.
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease. T lymphocytes, occurring concomitantly with macrophages, are found in atherosclerotic lesions with substantial numbers in all stages. Most of the T cells in the lesions are CD4(+) T cells. The finding of activated T cells and macrophages in lesions and cloning of T cells specific for modified low-density lipoproteins from lesions suggest that a cell-mediated immune reaction is taking place in atherosclerosis. This review provides an overview of our current understanding of the roles of CD4(+) T cell subpopulations in atherosclerosis.
D000818:Animals; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000276:immunology*; D015496:CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D016207:Cytokines / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008213:Lymphocyte Activation / Q000276:immunology; D016176:T-Lymphocyte Subsets / Q000276:immunology
D016207:Cytokines