Structure of sinus of Valsalva

Known as: Sinus, Aortic, Valsalva Sinus, Sinus aortae 
The dilatation of the aortic wall behind each of the cusps of the aortic valve.
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IL-33 reduces the development of atherosclerosis
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2003
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Decreased atherosclerotic lesion formation in CX3CR1/apolipoprotein E double knockout mice.
BACKGROUND Fractalkine (CX3CL1), a CX3C chemokine, is expressed in the vessel wall and mediates the firm adhesion and chemotaxis… (More)
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2002
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Adiponectin reduces atherosclerosis in apolipoprotein E-deficient mice.
BACKGROUND Dysregulation of adipocyte-derived bioactive molecules plays an important role in the development of atherosclerosis… (More)
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2002
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Overexpression of endothelial nitric oxide synthase accelerates atherosclerotic lesion formation in apoE-deficient mice.
Nitric oxide (NO) derived from endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) is regarded as a protective factor against atherosclerosis… (More)
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2001
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Interleukin-18/interleukin-18 binding protein signaling modulates atherosclerotic lesion development and stability.
Interleukin (IL)-18 is the interferon-gamma-inducing factor and has other proinflammatory properties. The precise role of IL-18… (More)
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2000
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Targeted disruption of the class B scavenger receptor CD36 protects against atherosclerotic lesion development in mice.
Macrophage scavenger receptors have been implicated as key players in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. To assess the role of… (More)
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2000
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2000
Advanced atherosclerotic lesions in the innominate artery of the ApoE knockout mouse.
Most previous studies of atherosclerosis in hyperlipidemic mouse models have focused their investigations on lesions within the… (More)
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1999
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1999
Interleukin-6 exacerbates early atherosclerosis in mice.
Acute-phase proteins, which respond to systemic proinflammatory cytokines such as interleuken-6, are elevated in cardiovascular… (More)
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1998
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1998
The combined role of P- and E-selectins in atherosclerosis.
P- and E-selectins are adhesion molecules mediating the first step in leukocyte extravasation. Because their function in… (More)
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1987
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1987
Quantitative assessment of atherosclerotic lesions in mice.
The well-defined genetic systems of the mouse are proving useful in experimental studies of atherosclerosis. Inbred mouse strains… (More)
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