Macrophage Autophagy in Atherosclerosis

Macrophages play crucial roles in atherosclerotic immune responses. Recent investigation into macrophage autophagy (AP) in atherosclerosis has demonstrated a novel pathway through which these cells contribute to vascular inflammation. AP is a cellular catabolic process involving the delivery of cyt...

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Main Authors: Maria Chiara Maiuri, Gianluca Grassia, Andrew M. Platt, Rosa Carnuccio, Armando Ialenti, Pasquale Maffia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/584715