Oxidized low density lipoprotein, stem cells, and atherosclerosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Oxidized low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL), a risk factor of atherosclerosis, facilitates the formation and vulnerability of atherosclerotic plaque, thus contributing to several clinical complications. Stem cells participate in vascular repair after damage and ath...

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Main Authors: Yang Hui, Mohamed Ahmed Salah, Zhou Sheng-hua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Lipids in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://www.lipidworld.com/content/11/1/85