Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are key participants in both early and late-stage
atherosclerosis. VSMCs invade the early atherosclerotic lesion from the media, expanding …

Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) exhibit tremendously elevated risk for
cardiovascular disease, particularly ischemic heart disease, due to premature vascular and …

This review focuses on the association between vascular calcification and arterial stiffness,
highlighting the important genetic factors, systemic and local microenvironmental signals …

Calcification of the arterial wall and valves is an important part of the pathophysiological
process of peripheral and coronary atherosclerosis, aortic stenosis, ageing, diabetes, and …

The rising incidence and persistent thrombosis in multiple cancers including those that are
immunosuppressive highlight the need for understanding the tumor coagulome system and …

Intracranial aneurysm (IA) is a severe cerebrovascular disease characterized by abnormal
bulging of cerebral vessels that may rupture and cause a stroke. The expansion of the …

Characterized by the hardening of arteries, vascular calcification is the deposition of
hydroxyapatite crystals in the arterial tissue. Calcification is now understood to be a cell …

Cardiovascular disease is a worldwide epidemic and considered the leading cause of death
globally. Due to its high mortality rates, it is imperative to study the underlying causes and …

Vascular calcification (VC) is strongly associated with all-cause mortality and is an
independent predictor of cardiovascular events. Resulting from its complex, multifaceted …

Vascular calcification (VC) is associated with aging, cardiovascular and renal diseases and
results in poor morbidity and increased mortality. VC occurs in patients with chronic kidney …