Endothelial Cell Metabolism in Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis and its sequelae, such as myocardial infarction and stroke, are the leading cause of death worldwide. Vascular endothelial cells (EC) play a critical role in vascular homeostasis and disease. Atherosclerosis as well as its independent risk factors including diabetes, obesity, and agi...

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Main Authors: Kosta Theodorou, Reinier A. Boon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcell.2018.00082/full