7-Ketocholesterol enhances leukocyte adhesion to endothelial cells via p38MAPK pathway.

7-Ketocholesterol is a major dietary cholesterol oxidation product found in high concentrations in atherosclerotic plaques, which contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. This study aimed to investigate the effects of 7-ketocholesterol on endothelial inflammation, as well as the underlying...

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Main Authors: Mariko Tani, Yuko Kamata, Michiyo Deushi, Mizuko Osaka, Masayuki Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6067699?pdf=render