Cholesterol Crystals Suggest Looming Heart Attack
Cholesterol crystals that pierce the arterial plaque and intima trigger local and systemic inflammation that can lead to a myocardial infarction (MI), according to a new study.
hospimedica.com
The crystal-induced activation of NLRP3 inflammasomes in atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease, which is accompanied by the deposition of cholesterol-rich lipids and the infiltration of macrophages. Other…
inflammregen.biomedcentral.com
Drug Aimed at Inflammation May Lower Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer
A milestone finding for researchers, the connection of inflammatory responses to such illnesses could open the door to new treatments.
nytimes.com
Laboratory Investigation is the official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology. Laboratory Investigation is available as both in print and online journal and is dedicated to the publication of original research that significantly advances the understanding of human and exper…
nature.com
N-acetylcysteine may abrogate NLRP3 inflammasome activation. That’s a much cheaper option than Canakinumab, and infinitely safer where infection is concerned.