In atherosclerosis, the vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) contributes to vessel wall inflammation and lipoprotein retention, as well as to the formation of the fibrous cap that provides stability ...

Atherosclerosis is when plaque forms in the arteries. This can lead to blood clots that may suddenly stop blood supply; when this affects the heart's coronary arteries, a heart attack happens; if it ...

Atherosclerosis and related cardiovascular diseases represent one of the greatest threats to human health worldwide. Despite important progress in prevention and treatment, these conditions still ...

Atherosclerosis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory and metabolic disease and pathologic process characterized by the accumulation of cholesterol and calcium plaque within the arterial wall.

More information: Jiankang Wang et al, The molecular mechanisms of cuproptosis and its relevance to atherosclerosis, Biomolecules and Biomedicine (2025). DOI: 10.17305/bb.2024.11826 ...