IL-1 signaling in atherosclerosis: sibling rivalry

Abstract

Signaling via the interleukin-1 (IL-1) family, particularly by IL-1β has long been linked to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Findings that atherogenic fatty acids induce IL-1α to promote vascular inflammation identify a key role for this less-well-studied cytokine.

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