Oleic acid induces smooth muscle foam cell formation and enhances atherosclerotic lesion development via CD36
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Elevated plasma free fatty acid (FFA) levels have been linked to the development of atherosclerosis. However, how FFA causes atherosclerosis has not been determined. Because fatty acid translocase (FAT/CD36) is responsible for the up...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-04-01
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| Series: | Lipids in Health and Disease |
| Online Access: | http://www.lipidworld.com/content/10/1/53 |