Concentration-Dependent Diversifcation Effects of Free Cholesterol Loading on Macrophage Viability and Polarization

Background/Aims: The accumulation of free cholesterol in atherosclerotic lesions has been well documented in both animals and humans. In studying the relevance of free cholesterol buildup in atherosclerosis, contradictory results have been generated, indicating that free cholesterol produces both pr...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Xiaoyang Xu, Aolin Zhang, Ningjun Li, Pin-Lan Li, Fan Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2015-08-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/430365