Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis: Cell Specific Functions and Molecular Mechanism of the Disease
A special issue of Metabolites (ISSN 2218-1989). This special issue belongs to the section "Lipid Metabolism".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 1004
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Atherosclerosis stands as the leading cause of death and disability globally, primarily regarded as a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall. This condition arises from a combination of imbalanced lipid metabolism and inflammatory responses. The well-established connection between circulating lipoproteins, particularly low-density lipoproteins (LDLs), and monocyte-derived macrophages as key drivers of inflammation in atherosclerosis has been extensively studied over the years. However, recent research has expanded our understanding of the complex mechanisms underlying macrophage inflammatory responses by examining the roles of other lipids and sterols.
Additionally, increasing evidence highlights the significant contributions of various arterial wall cells, including endothelial cells and smooth muscle cells, in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis. These cells are capable of taking and processing circulating lipids, further contributing to the inflammatory responses within the arterial wall. This Special Issue aims to provide new insights into the roles of different aortic cell types and their contributions to lipid metabolism, inflammation, and the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis.
We invite the submission of scientific contributions focused on lipid dysregulation and inflammation and their consequences in cardiovascular disease and associated cardiometabolic disorders. While original research articles are highly encouraged, we also welcome review articles that comprehensively cover this topic.
Dr. Pablo Fernández-Tussy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lipid metabolism
- lipoproteins
- atherosclerosis
- cardiovascular disease
- macrophages
- vascular smooth muscle cells
- endothelial cells
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