Role of Fibrocytes in Atherogenesis
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Atherosclerosis: The PerpetualWound
Inflammation: Fatty Core Development
Tissue Formation/Remodeling: Development of the Fibrous Cap
Plaque Rupture
TGF-β: The Key Factor
Fibrocytes: Friend or Foe in Atherosclerosis
Monocytes: A Source of Fibrocytes
Intimal Hyperplasia
Conclusion
References