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MEK inhibitors: a promising targeted therapy for cardiovascular disease

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

In this article, we first describe how ERK signaling contributes to preserving cardiovascular health. We then summarize current knowledge of the roles played by ERK in the development and progression of cardiac and vascular disorders, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, cardiac hypertrophy, heart failure, and aortic aneurysm.

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Why You Need To Measure apoB To Assess Your Cardiovascular Risk

Dr. Paddy Barrett

The fundamental characteristic of atherosclerosis is when a cholesterol particle becomes trapped in the artery wall. It is the inflammatory response to this particle retention that causes the formation of atherosclerosis 1. Lipoprotein particles entering the subintimal space causing atherosclerosis. CE = Cholesterol Ester.