Publisher's Synopsis
The volume covers all the major aspects of atherosclerosis: cellular pathophysiology, transcription factors, intracellular signalling, lipid metabolism, lipoproteins, receptors, regulation thrombosis, inflammation, growth factors, cytokines, proteases, immunity, oxidative stress, infectious agents treatment, pharmacological strategies, diet, gene therapy, genetics and population studies in mouse and man. The Proceedings is published less than 6 months after the meeting and thus constitutes an up-to-date broad overview of the latest findings in atherosclerosis research. It will be of great interest to all scientists in the field as well as clinicians in internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, vascular surgery, and to interested doctors in general practice.
