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NLRP3 Inflammasome Expression and Activation in Human Atherosclerosis

2016300 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Geena Varghese Paramel · Örebro University

Lasse Folkersen · Karolinska Institutet

Rona J. Strawbridge · Karolinska Institutet

Bente Halvorsen · University of Oslo

Arne Yndestad · University of Oslo

Trine Ranheim · Oslo University Hospital

Kirsten Krohg‐Sørensen ·

Abstract

Our results indicate a possible role of the NLRP3 inflammasome and its genetic variants in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammasome and immune disorders Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications IL-33, ST2, and ILC Pathways

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Heart Association

Volume 5, Issue 5

DOI: 10.1161/jaha.115.003031

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 13.05

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Oslo University Hospital

Mona Skjelland · Oslo University Hospital

Terje Espevik · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Pål Aukrust · Oslo University Hospital

Mariette Lengquist · Karolinska University Hospital

Ulf Hedin · Karolinska Institutet

Jan‐Håkan Jansson · Skellefteå Hospital

Karin Fransén · Örebro University

Göran K. Hansson · Karolinska Institutet

Per Eriksson · Karolinska Institutet

Allan Sirsjö · Örebro University