RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Alexander, Lori
T1 Inflammatory Biomarkers Update: Overview of Recent Research
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2007
FD SAGE Publications
VO 7
IS 7
SP 32
OP 32
DO 10.1177/155989770700700721
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/32.abstract
AB The sequence of events that leads to atherosclerosis and plaque rupture remains a fruitful area of cardiology research. There is growing evidence that there is heterogeneity in monocytes that plays a role in the inflammatory pathways of disease. Monocytes contribute to the atherosclerotic process as precursors of foam cells in the atherosclerotic plaque. This article discusses recent developments in inflammation research and gives an update on lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 and its role as a marker of inflammation.