Cholesterol homeostasis is vital for proper cellular and systemic functions. Disturbed
cholesterol balance underlies not only cardiovascular disease but also an increasing …

Atherosclerosis is a chronic lipid-driven and maladaptive inflammatory disease of arterial
intima. It is characterized by the dysfunction of lipid homeostasis and signaling pathways …

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and cholesterol homeostasis in the peripheral blood is
maintained by specialized cells, such as macrophages. Macrophages express a variety of …

The aim of the present study is to identify microRNAs (miRs) with high potential to be used
as biomarkers in plasma and/or serum to clinically diagnose, or provide accurate prognosis …

RNA has emerged as the prime target for diagnostics, therapeutics and the development of
personalized medicine. In particular, the non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) that do not encode …

In recent years, the link between regulatory microRNAs (miRNAs) and diseases has been
the object of intensive research. miRNAs have emerged as key mediators of metabolic …

Atherosclerosis, the major cause of cardiovascular disease, is a chronic inflammatory
disease characterized by the accumulation of lipids and inflammatory cells in the artery wall …

Atherosclerosis is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide, and
hypercholesterolemia is a major risk factor. Preventive treatments mainly focus on the …

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Among them,
hypertension and its pathological complications pose a major risk for the development of …

Milk consumption is a hallmark of western diet. According to common believes, milk
consumption has beneficial effects for human health. Pasteurization of cow's milk protects …