title: Telomeres and Estrogens: The Unholy Nexus in Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis.
abstract: Atherosclerosis (AS) is a complex inflammatory process and is categorized as a multifactorial disease involving the interplay of genetic and environmental factors. There are many factors which play role in predisposition and development of AS. In this review we have tried to address the basic pathophysiology of AS lesions and the role played by two important factors - telomeres and estrogens in the development of this disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Associated Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar, Kashmir 190018, India.
authors.forename: Aga Syed
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Sameer
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Kashmir University, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Kashmir 190006, India.
authors.forename: Saniya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nissar
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry, Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Associated Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar, Kashmir 190018, India.
authors.forename: Ruqaya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Aziz
keywords: Arteries; Atherosclerosis; Estrogens; HDL; Heart; Hormones; LDL; Lesion; Lipids; Telomeres