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Implantation of a Carotid Cuff for Triggering Shear-stress Induced Atherosclerosis in Mice
Published on: January 13, 2012
[Roles of shear stress in atherogenesis]
Zhi-Hui Tang1, Nan-Ping Wang, Chien Shu
1Institution of Cardiovascular Science, Peking University, Key Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Sciences, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100083, China.
Abstract:
Located between circulating blood and vessel wall, vascular endothelial cells (ECs) are constantly exposed to shear stress resulting from blood flow. The mechanical actions of shear stress can be detected by mechanosensors on ECs and converted into specific signaling pathways to mediate the structural and functional remodeling. Patterns of shear stress may contribute to the focal distribution of atherosclerotic lesions. Here, we review recent advances regarding the roles of shear stress in atherogenesis.
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