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A Novel Three-dimensional Flow Chamber Device to Study Chemokine-directed Extravasation of Cells Circulating under Physiological Flow Conditions
Published on: July 15, 2013
Chemokines in vascular pathology (review)
Stavros Apostolakis1, Emmanouil G Papadakis, Elias Krambovitis
1Laboratory of Clinical Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine
|April 6, 2006
Summary
Atherosclerosis involves inflammation, with chemokines regulating immune cell interactions in arteries. Targeting chemokine pathways offers potential for diagnosing, predicting, and treating this cardiovascular disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Science
- Immunology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Atherosclerosis complications are leading causes of death in Western countries.
- Atherosclerotic lesion formation is an inflammatory process.
- Chemokines regulate inflammatory cell interactions within arterial walls.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review chemokine sub-families' roles in atherosclerosis.
- To explore diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications of chemokine knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of chemokine structure and function in atherosclerosis.
- Analysis of chemokine pathways in inflammatory processes.
- Discussion of translational applications in clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Chemokine-mediated mechanisms are key regulators of inflammation in atherosclerosis.
- Specific chemokine sub-families exhibit distinct roles in disease progression.
- Understanding these roles opens avenues for targeted interventions.
Conclusions:
- Chemokine pathways are crucial in atherosclerosis pathogenesis.
- Chemokine ligands and receptors are promising therapeutic targets.
- Further research can translate chemokine insights into clinical benefits for atherosclerosis management.
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