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Mouse models of atherosclerosis: a historical perspective and recent advances

Overview of attention for article published in Lipids in Health and Disease, January 2017
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Title
Mouse models of atherosclerosis: a historical perspective and recent advances
Published in
Lipids in Health and Disease, January 2017
DOI 10.1186/s12944-016-0402-5
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Yee Ting Lee, Hiu Yu Lin, Yin Wah Fiona Chan, Ka Hou Christien Li, Olivia Tsz Ling To, Bryan P Yan, Tong Liu, Guangping Li, Wing Tak Wong, Wendy Keung, Gary Tse

Abstract

Atherosclerosis represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in both the developed and developing countries. Animal models of atherosclerosis have served as valuable tools for providing insights on its aetiology, pathophysiology and complications. They can be used for invasive interrogation of physiological function and provide a platform for testing the efficacy and safety of different pharmacological therapies. Compared to studies using human subjects, animal models have the advantages of being easier to manage, with controllable diet and environmental risk factors. Moreover, pathophysiological changes can be induced either genetically or pharmacologically to study the harmful effects of these interventions. There is no single ideal animal model, as different systems are suitable for different research objectives. A good understanding of the similarities and differences to humans enables effective extrapolation of data for translational application. In this article, we will examine the different mouse models for the study and elucidation of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis. We also review recent advances in the field, such as the role of oxidative stress in promoting endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and mitochondrial DNA damage, which can result in vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. Finally, novel therapeutic approaches to reduce vascular damage caused by chronic inflammation using microRNA and nano-medicine technology, are discussed.

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Geographical breakdown

Country Count As %
United Kingdom 1 <1%
Netherlands 1 <1%
Unknown 305 99%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Student > Bachelor 57 19%
Student > Ph. D. Student 50 16%
Student > Master 48 16%
Student > Doctoral Student 18 6%
Researcher 17 6%
Other 31 10%
Unknown 86 28%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology 62 20%
Medicine and Dentistry 48 16%
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 28 9%
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science 18 6%
Immunology and Microbiology 15 5%
Other 43 14%
Unknown 93 30%
Attention Score in Context

Attention Score in Context

This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 10. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 22 June 2020.
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#2,964,107
of 22,959,818 outputs
Outputs from Lipids in Health and Disease
#204
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#62,931
of 418,281 outputs
Outputs of similar age from Lipids in Health and Disease
#5
of 31 outputs
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