Biochemistry of atherosclerosis

Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Reverse Cholesterol Transport....Pages 3-22
The Role of LCAT in Atherosclerosis....Pages 23-38
Howdy Partner: Apolipoprotein A-I-ABCA1 Interactions Mediating HDL Particle Formation....Pages 39-52
Role of the Scavenger Receptor Class B Type I in Lipoprotein Metabolism and Atherosclerosis: Insight from Genetically Altered Mice....Pages 53-69
The Role of Scavenger Receptors in Signaling, Inflammation and Atherosclerosis....Pages 70-91
ABC Transporters and Apolipoprotein E: Critical Players in Macrophage Cholesterol Efflux and Atherosclerosis....Pages 92-120
Provision of Lipids for Very Low-Density Lipoprotein Assembly....Pages 121-149
Oxidatively Modified Low-Density Lipoproteins and Thrombosis....Pages 150-167
The Clinical Significance of Small, Dense Low-Density Lipoproteins....Pages 168-185
Bile Acids: At the Crossroads of Sterol, Fat and Carbohydrate Metabolism....Pages 186-201
Front Matter....Pages 203-203
Lipoprotein Metabolism in Insulin-Resistant States....Pages 205-246
The Roles of Protein Glycation, Glycoxidation, and Advanced Glycation End-Product Formation in Diabetes-Induced Atherosclerosis....Pages 247-283
Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms by Which Diabetes Mellitus Promotes the Development of Atherosclerosis....Pages 284-304
Hypertension and Atherosclerosis: Advanced Glycation End Products—A Common Link....Pages 305-326
Front Matter....Pages 327-327
Homocysteine Metabolism....Pages 329-357
Role of Hyperhomocysteinemia in Atherosclerosis....Pages 358-379
Molecular and Biochemical Mechanisms of Hyperhomocysteinemia-Induced Cardiovascular Disorders....Pages 380-394
Front Matter....Pages 395-395
The Role of the Immune System in Atherosclerosis: Lessons Learned from Using Mouse Models of the Disease....Pages 397-412
The Role of Infectious Agents in Atherogenesis....Pages 413-434
Transplant Arteriopathy: Role of Nitric Oxide Synthase....Pages 435-454
Front Matter....Pages 395-395
Insights into the Molecular Mechanisms of Plaque Rupture and Thrombosis....Pages 455-472
Front Matter....Pages 473-473
Modification of Biochemical and Cellular Processes in the Development of Atherosclerosis by Red Wine....Pages 475-494
Endothelial Dysfunction and Atherosclerosis: Role of Dietary Fats....Pages 495-518
Oxidized LDL and Antioxidants in Atherosclerosis....Pages 519-541
Dietary Fatty Acids and Stroke....Pages 542-552