The role of p21-activated kinase in the initiation of atherosclerosis

The role of p21-activated kinase in the initiation of atherosclerosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>p21-activated kinase (PAK) has been implicated in the inflammatory activation of endothelial cells by disturbed fluid shear stress, which is the initiating stimulus in atherosclerosis. The study addresses whether PAK1 contributes to...

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Main Authors: Jhaveri K A, Debnath P, Chernoff J, Sanders J, Schwartz M A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Fluid shear stress
Endothelial cells
Vascular inflammation
Fibronectin
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/55

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