NLRP3 inflammasomes are required for atherogenesis and activated by cholesterol crystals.

Duewell, Peter

NLRP3 inflammasomes are required for atherogenesis and activated by cholesterol crystals. [electronic resource] - Nature Apr 2010 - 1357-61 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1476-4687

10.1038/nature08938 doi


Animals
Apoptosis Regulatory Proteins
Atherosclerosis--chemically induced
Bone Marrow Transplantation
CARD Signaling Adaptor Proteins
Carrier Proteins--genetics
Cathepsin B--metabolism
Cathepsin L--metabolism
Cholesterol--chemistry
Crystallization
Cytoskeletal Proteins--deficiency
Diet, Atherogenic
Female
Humans
Inflammation--chemically induced
Interleukin-1--deficiency
Interleukin-18--metabolism
Lysosomes--drug effects
Mice
Mice, Inbred C57BL
NLR Family, Pyrin Domain-Containing 3 Protein
Peritoneal Cavity--pathology
Phagocytes--drug effects
Receptors, LDL--deficiency
Time Factors