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Hypothetical Pathway for Formation of Cholesterol Microcrystals Initiating the Atherosclerotic Process
Major factors leading to the development of atherosclerosis are a high cholesterol (Chol) level in the blood and oxidative stress. Both promote the formation of Chol microcrystals in blood vessel walls. Deposition of Chol microcrystals in arterial intima causes inflammation, which initiates and acco...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Springer US
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7403164/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32602057 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12013-020-00925-2 |