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Chemokine-induced leukocyte migration into the vessel wall is an early pathological event in the progression of atherosclerosis, the underlying cause of myocardial infarction. The immune-inflammatory response, mediated by both the innate and adaptive immune cells, is involved in the initiation, recruitment, and resolution phases of cardiovascular disease progression. Activation of leukocytes via inflammatory mediators such as chemokines, cytokines, and adhesion molecules is instrumental in these processes. In this review, we highlight leukocyte activation with the main focus being on the mechanisms of chemokine-mediated recruitment in atherosclerosis and the response postmyocardial infarction with key examples from experimental models of cardiovascular inflammation.

Original publication

DOI

10.1155/2017/9746169

Type

Journal article

Journal

Mediators Inflamm

Publication Date

2017

Volume

2017

Keywords

Animals, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chemokines, Cytokines, Humans, Leukocytes, Models, Theoretical