Maiuri, M.C., Grassia, G., Platt, A., Carnuccio, R., Ialenti, A. and Maffia, P. (2013) Macrophage autophagy in atherosclerosis. Mediators of Inflammation, 2013, Art. 584715. (doi: 10.1155/2013/584715)
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Abstract
Macrophages play crucial roles in atherosclerotic immune responses. Recent investigation into macrophage autophagy (AP) in atherosclerosis has demonstrated a novel pathway through which these cells contribute to vascular inflammation. AP is a cellular catabolic process involving the delivery of cytoplasmic contents to the lysosomal machinery for ultimate degradation and recycling. Basal levels of macrophage AP play an essential role in atheroprotection during early atherosclerosis. However, AP becomes dysfunctional in the more advanced stages of the pathology and its deficiency promotes vascular inflammation, oxidative stress, and plaque necrosis. In this paper, we will discuss the role of macrophages and AP in atherosclerosis and the emerging evidence demonstrating the contribution of macrophage AP to vascular pathology. Finally, we will discuss how AP could be targeted for therapeutic utility.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Platt, Dr Andrew and Maffia, Professor Pasquale and Grassia, Dr Gianluca |
Authors: | Maiuri, M.C., Grassia, G., Platt, A., Carnuccio, R., Ialenti, A., and Maffia, P. |
Subjects: | Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR180 Immunology R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
Journal Name: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Publisher: | Hindawi Publishing Corporation |
ISSN: | 0962-9351 |
ISSN (Online): | 1466-1861 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2013 The Authors |
First Published: | First published in Mediators of Inflammation 2013:584715 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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