Research Topic

Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases

This cluster of papers focuses on the immunological mechanisms involved in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. It covers topics such as the role of immune response, inflammation, oxidized LDL, regulatory T cells, cytokines, dendritic cells, adaptive immunity, and the LOX-1 receptor in atherosclerosis. The papers explore how T cell activation and B cell responses contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.