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ReviewTrends in cardiovascular medicine2014

Atherosclerosis and interferon-γ: new insights and therapeutic targets.

Iryna Voloshyna, Michael J Littlefield, Allison B Reiss

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Review in Trends in cardiovascular medicine, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 83 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

83 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Iryna VoloshynaDepartment of Medicine, Winthrop Research Institute, Winthrop-University Hospital, 222 Station Plaza North, Mineola, NY 11501.
Michael J LittlefieldDepartment of Medicine, Winthrop Research Institute, Winthrop-University Hospital, 222 Station Plaza North, Mineola, NY 11501.
Allison B ReissDepartment of Medicine, Winthrop Research Institute, Winthrop-University Hospital, 222 Station Plaza North, Mineola, NY 11501. Electronic address: areiss@winthrop.org.

Funding

Resveratrol as an Innovative Cardiovascular Therapeutic Strategy in LupusR21AT007032 · NCCIH · NYU WINTHROP HOSPITAL · PI REISS, ALLISON B · 2013 to 2014
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NCCIH NIH HHS R21 AT007032NCCIH NIH HHS R21AT007032-01A1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atherosclerosis is considered to be a chronic inflammatory disease of the arterial wall. Atherogenesis is accompanied by local production and release of inflammatory mediators, for which the macrophage is a major source. The proinflammatory cytokine, interferon (IFN)-γ derived from T cells, is expressed at high levels in atherosclerotic lesions. IFN-γ is the classic macrophage-activating factor, vital for both innate and adaptive immunity. It primes macrophages to produce chemokines and cytotoxic molecules and induces expression of genes that regulate lipid uptake. IFN-γ is a key trigger for the formation and release of reactive oxygen species. IFN-γ has important effects on endothelial cells, promoting expression of adhesion molecules. Atherogenic effects of IFN-γ have been shown in murine models where exogenous administration enhances atherosclerotic lesion formation while knockout of IFN-γ or its receptor reduces lesion size. IFN-γ signaling is largely mediated by a Janus kinase (JAK) to signal transduction and activator of transcription (STAT)1 cytosolic factor pathway. A clear understanding of IFN-γ effects on atherogenesis should enable development of novel targeted interventions for clinical use in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. This review will discuss the actions of the cytokine IFN-γ and its complex effects on cells involved in atherosclerosis.

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AnimalsAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAtherosclerosisCardiovascular AgentsDrug DesignHumansInflammation MediatorsInterferon-gammaMolecular Targeted TherapySignal TransductionAnti-Inflammatory AgentsCardiovascular AgentsInflammation MediatorsInterferon-gamma

Identifiers

PMID23916809
PMCPMC3844070

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