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SIRT1 decreases Lox-1-mediated foam cell formation in atherogenesis.

Authors :
Stein, Sokrates
Lohmann, Christine
Schäfer, Nicola
Hofmann, Janin
Rohrer, Lucia
Besler, Christian
Rothgiesser, Karin M.
Becher, Burkhard
Hottiger, Michael O.
Borén, Jan
McBurney, Michael W.
Landmesser, Ulf
Lüscher, Thomas F.
Matter, Christian M.
Source :
European Heart Journal; Sep2010, Vol. 31 Issue 18, p2301-2309, 9p, 5 Graphs
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Aims: Endothelial activation, macrophage infiltration, and foam cell formation are pivotal steps in atherogenesis. Our aim in this study was to analyse the role of SIRT1, a class III deacetylase with important metabolic functions, in plaque macrophages and atherogenesis. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0195668X
Volume :
31
Issue :
18
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
European Heart Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
53718964
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehq107