Mechanisms for the anti-inflammatory effects of statins
D Bu, G Griffin, AH Lichtman - Current opinion in lipidology, 2011 - journals.lww.com
D Bu, G Griffin, AH Lichtman
Current opinion in lipidology, 2011•journals.lww.comOngoing research continues to strengthen the case that statins can modulate immune
responses by several mechanisms, independent of lowering blood cholesterol. A major
challenge for investigators will be to determine how to take advantage of these new
mechanistic insights to improve treatment of cardiovascular disease and primary
immune/inflammatory disorders.
responses by several mechanisms, independent of lowering blood cholesterol. A major
challenge for investigators will be to determine how to take advantage of these new
mechanistic insights to improve treatment of cardiovascular disease and primary
immune/inflammatory disorders.
Summary
Ongoing research continues to strengthen the case that statins can modulate immune responses by several mechanisms, independent of lowering blood cholesterol. A major challenge for investigators will be to determine how to take advantage of these new mechanistic insights to improve treatment of cardiovascular disease and primary immune/inflammatory disorders.
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