<i>Candida albicans</i> Induces Foaming and Inflammation in Macrophages through FABP4: Its Implication for Atherosclerosis

<i>Candida albicans</i> Induces Foaming and Inflammation in Macrophages through FABP4: Its Implication for Atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a chronic degenerative disorder characterized by lipid-dense plaques and low-grade inflammation affecting arterial walls. Foamy macrophages are important in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques and the induction of low-grade inflammation. The presence of lipid-laden macrophage...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Haider, Fatema Al-Rashed, Zahraa Albaqsumi, Khaled Alobaid, Rawan Alqabandi, Fahd Al-Mulla, Rasheed Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
<i>C. albicans</i>
macrophages
fat accumulation
inflammation
MMP-9
FABP4
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/11/1567

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