The Role of Cytokines in the Development of Atherosclerosis.
The Role of Cytokines in the Development of Atherosclerosis.
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DOI:
10.1134/s0006297916110134
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发表时间:
2016-11
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Koltsova EK
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Fatkhullina AR;Peshkova IO;Koltsova EK
Atherosclerosis contributes to the development of many cardiovascular diseases, which remain the leading cause of death in developed countries. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of large and medium-sized arteries. It is caused by dyslipidemia and mediated by both innate and adaptive immune responses. Inflammation is a key factor at all stages of atherosclerosis progression. Cells involved in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis were shown to be activated by soluble factors, cytokines that strongly influence the disease development. Pro-inflammatory cytokines accelerate atherosclerosis progression, while anti-inflammatory cytokines ameliorate the disease. In this review, we discuss the latest findings on the role of cytokines in the development and progression of atherosclerosis.