The shear stress of keeping arteries clear
Article Abstract:
The force exerted by blood as it flows through the vessels is found to influences the development of atherosclerosis. A new mechanism is defined, where shear stress prompts an anti-inflammatory, antiatherosclerotic effect in the endothelium.
Publisher: Nature America, Inc.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2005
Blood flow, Development and progression, Endothelium, Atherosclerosis
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2005
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Inflamed about obesity
Article Abstract:
Two studies that reveal the common aspects in adipocytes and macrophages are reported. It also reveals the linking of obesity to diabetes due to inflammatory response.
Publisher: Nature America, Inc.
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2004
Health aspects, Causes of, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Obesity, Macrophages, Fat cells, Adipocytes
Publication Name: Nature Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1078-8956
Year: 2004
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Subjects list: Research, United States
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