Plasma Adiponectin and Its Correlation with Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Obesity and in Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease by Maha Hussein, Aasem Saif, Mona Amin, Osama Khalafallah, Ahmed Hussien, Samar Aboulsoud, Shrook Mousa

“…We assessed plasma adiponectin and its correlation with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), as a marker of atherosclerosis, in Egyptian patients with NAFLD. Methods and Results. …”
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A novel mutation, Ile344Asn, in microsomal triglyceride transfer protein abolishes binding to protein disulfide isomerase by Swati Valmiki, Cindy Bredefeld, M. Mahmood Hussain

“…This knowledge may guide us in developing novel treatment modalities to reduce plasma lipids and atherosclerosis.…”
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Study of the Influence of Plaque Growth and Hydrostatic Properties in an Atherosclerotic Artery, for the Prevention of Arterial Wall Damage: Application to Vascular Diseases by J. R. Tsafack Nzifack, J. S. Mabekou Takam, R. Moutou Pitti, M. Fogue, P. K. Talla

“…The great contribution of this work shows us that increasing the size of the plaque also increases arterial stress, and the radial growth of the plaque is very dangerous compared to the longitudinal growth. Furthermore, atherosclerosis promotes the loss of elasticity of the arterial wall and increases the density of blood mass. …”
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Low Vital Capacity and Electrocardiographic ST-T Abnormalities in Asymptomatic Adults by Kei Nakajima, Yulan Li, Hiroshi Fuchigami, Hiromi Munakata

“…Studies have shown that low forced vital capacity (LFVC) is associated with atherosclerosis. However, it is unclear whether LFVC is associated with resting electrocardiographic ST-T abnormalities, a common finding that is prognostic for cardiovascular events. …”
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Investigation of Vitamin D-Binding Protein Polymorphism Impact on Coronary Artery Disease and Relationship with Longevity: Own Data and a Review by Donatas Stakisaitis, Vita Lesauskaitė, Milda Girdauskaitė, Ernestas Janulionis, Albertas Ulys, Rimantas Benetis

“…Authors review the role of DBP in resistance to atherosclerosis and cancer as the main longevity determinants.…”
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Clinical Evaluation of Patients with Spinal Cord Infarction in Mashhad, Iran by Kavian Ghandehari, Mohammad Reza Gerami Sarabi, Parham Maarufi

“…Uncertain etiology, atherosclerosis, and cardioembolisms consisted 35.7%, 7.1%, and 7.1% of SCI causes, respectively. …”
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Intracranial artery dolichoectasia: What should the neurologist know? by Lorena Dellagnesi Depieri, Renan Rodrigues Neves Ribeiro do Nascimento, Lorena Souza Viana

“…Our scoping review revealed that IADE is a challenging and often underdiagnosed condition, with an estimated prevalence of less than 1% in the general population. Hypertension, atherosclerosis, and advanced age are well-documented risk factors. …”
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Association of Glycemic Indices (Hyperglycemia, Glucose Variability, and Hypoglycemia) with Oxidative Stress and Diabetic Complications by Eleftheria Papachristoforou, Vaia Lambadiari, Eirini Maratou, Konstantinos Makrilakis

“…Oxidative stress has been associated with a variety of pathologic conditions, including diabetes mellitus (DM), cancer, atherosclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, ischemia/reperfusion injury, obstructive sleep apnea, and accelerated aging. …”
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Ultrasound Assessment of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: Comparison between Diabetes and Nondiabetes Subjects, and Correlation with Serum Vitamin D by Sameeah Abdulrahman Rashid

“…Sonographic evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is accepted as a surrogate marker for atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to find out the difference in the CIMT between diabetes and nondiabetes and determine its correlation with serum vitamin D and some other modifiable and nonmodifiable cardiovascular risk factors. …”
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Targeting ion homeostasis in metabolic diseases: Molecular mechanisms and targeted therapies by Yanjiao Zhang, Kaile Ma, Xinyi Fang, Yuxin Zhang, Runyu Miao, Huifang Guan, Jiaxing Tian

“…The incidence of metabolic diseases—hypertension, diabetes, obesity, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), and atherosclerosis—is increasing annually, imposing a significant burden on both human health and the social economy. …”
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Alteration of Mevalonate Pathway in Proliferated Vascular Smooth Muscle from Diabetic Mice: Possible Role in High-Glucose-Induced Atherogenic Process by Guo-Ping Chen, Xiao-Qin Zhang, Tao Wu, Liang Li, Jie Han, Chang-Qing Du

“…The proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) is one of the main features of atherosclerosis induced by high glucose. Mevalonate pathway is an important metabolic pathway that plays a key role in multiple cellular processes. …”
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Identification of Key Genes and Pathways Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Junyu Zhang, Yu Zhou

“…By analysis of canonical pathway, the phototransduction pathway and atherosclerosis signaling were the top two significant canonical pathways altered in RPE/choroid tissues in human AMD. …”
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Skin Autofluorescence, as a Measure of AGE Accumulation in Individuals Suffering from Chronic Plaque Psoriasis by Karolina Kopeć-Pyciarz, Irena Makulska, Danuta Zwolińska, Łukasz Łaczmański, Wojciech Baran

“…Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Objectives. The aim of the study was the assessment of skin autofluorescence (SAF), as a measure of AGE accumulation, in individuals suffering from chronic plaque psoriasis without any comorbid conditions. …”
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Haptoglobin Genotype-Dependent Anti-Inflammatory Signaling in CD163+ Macrophages by R. Clive Landis, Pandelis Philippidis, Jan Domin, Joseph J. Boyle, Dorian O. Haskard

“…Impaired anti-inflammatory macrophage signaling through a CD163/pAkt/IL-10 axis may thus represent a possible Hp2-2 disease mechanism in atherosclerosis.…”
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The role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonists in enhancing endothelial function: a potential avenue for improving heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (H... by Darshan Hullon, Ghasaq K. Subeh, Yelizaveta Volkova, Karolina Janiec, Adam Trach, Ruslan Mnevets

“…GLP-1R agonists, including semaglutide and liraglutide, have demonstrated significant cardioprotective effects, such as improving vascular endothelial function, reducing inflammation, and preventing atherosclerosis. Clinical trials, such as the STEP-HFpEF trial, have shown positive results in reducing symptoms and physical restrictions in HFpEF patients. …”
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The Light and Shadow of Senescence and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Pathology and Regenerative Medicine by Laura Iop, Eleonora Dal Sasso, Leonardo Schirone, Maurizio Forte, Mariangela Peruzzi, Elena Cavarretta, Silvia Palmerio, Gino Gerosa, Sebastiano Sciarretta, Giacomo Frati

“…At the molecular level, in fact, a gradual weakening of the cellular processes regulating cardiovascular homeostasis occurs in aging cells. Atherosclerosis and heart failure are particularly correlated with aging-related cardiovascular senescence, that is, the inability of cells to progress in the mitotic program until completion of cytokinesis. …”
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Laparoscopic-Assisted Recipient Nephrectomy and Recipient Kidney Procurement during Orthotopic Living-Related Kidney Transplantation by Dimitri Mikhalski, Karl Martin Wissing, Renaud Bollens, Daniel Abramowicz, Vincent Donckier, Anh-Dung Hoang

“…Advanced atherosclerosis or thrombosis of iliac vessels can constitute an absolute contraindication for heterotopic kidney transplantation. …”
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Carotenoids Inhibit Fructose-Induced Inflammatory Response in Human Endothelial Cells and Monocytes by Ping Lin, Qian Ren, Qin Wang, Jiali Wu

“…This research is aimed at determining the vascular health characteristics of carotenoids by evaluating their effect on excessive inflammatory response in endothelial and monocyte cells, the main factors of atherosclerosis. Methods. Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) or U937 monocytes were treated with escalating concentrations (0.1, 0.5, and 1 μM) of five most common carotenoids in human plasma, i.e., α-carotene, β-carotene, β-cryptoxanthin, lutein, and lycopene prior to stimulation with 2 mM fructose. …”
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Gene Promoter Region Polymorphism and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease by Gul Zareen Asifa, Afrose Liaquat, Iram Murtaza, Syed Ali Raza Kazmi, Qamar Javed

“…Tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) gene polymorphisms have been implicated in the manifestation of atherosclerosis. Controversy exists regarding the link between the cytokine’s variant genotype and CHD among different ethnic groups. …”
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The Evaluation of Plasma and Leukocytic IL-37 Expression in Early Inflammation in Patients with Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction after PCI by Xin Wang, Xiangna Cai, Lan Chen, Duanmin Xu, Jilin Li

“…IL-37 was found to be involved in the atherosclerosis-related diseases and increased in acute coronary syndrome. …”
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