Cell Interactions in Atherosclerosis covers the scientific foundations of the most important disease inflicting the developed world today. It presents a collection of topical aspects on the general theme of cell interactions in atherosclerosis, providing authoritative, up-to-the-minute accounts of how new developments in cell biology have advanced our understanding of these cellular interactions. The book is amply illustrated with electron micrographs and light micrographs incorporating modern cytochemical procedures.
Cell Interactions in Atherosclerosis will interest all medical and scientific professionals dealing with atherosclerosis and heart disease.
| Constituents of the Arterial Wall and Atherosclerotic Plaque: an Introduction to Atherosclerosis | p. 1 |
| Three-Dimensional Organization of the Intima of Rabbit Aorta in Early Atherosclerotic Lesion Development as Viewed by Quick-Freeze, Deep-Etch Electron Microscopy | p. 51 |
| Renal Transplant Arteriopathy: Similarities to Atherosclerosis | p. 71 |
| Collagen and Collagen Synthesis in the Atherosclerotic Vessel Wall | p. 101 |
| Regulation of Biosynthetic Activity in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells by Extracellular Matrix Components | p. 137 |
| Vascular Cell Responses to Injury: Modulation by Extracellular Matrix and Soluble Factors | p. 165 |
| Cytochemical Characterization and Mapping of Glycoconjugates in Arterial Tissues and Vascular Cell Cultures by Light and Electron Microscopy | p. 181 |
| Role of Modified Lipoproteins in Atherosclerosis | p. 207 |
| Characterization of Lipoprotein Metabolism in Cells Isolated from Atherosclerotic Arteries | p. 239 |
| Endocytosis of Lipoproteins and Cholesterol Homeostasis | p. 261 |
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ISBN: 9780849355059
ISBN-10: 0849355052
Audience:
Professional
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 336
Published: 25th September 1992
Dimensions (cm): 23.5 x 15.6
x 2.286
Weight (kg): 0.794