Role of the α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor in the Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

Role of the α7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor in the Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis constitutes a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. This slowly progressing, chronic inflammatory disorder of large- and medium-sized arteries involves complex recruitment of immune cells, lipid accumulation, and vascul...

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Main Authors: Ildernandes Vieira-Alves, Leda M. C. Coimbra-Campos, Maria Sancho, Rafaela Fernandes da Silva, Steyner F. Cortes, Virgínia Soares Lemos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
Subjects:
vascular inflammation
atherosclerosis
α7nAChR
cholinergic signaling
cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.621769/full

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