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Kholoud Alaa El Mihi, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura, EgyptReceived: August 18, 2018; Published: August 29, 2018
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.08.001664
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The atherosclerosis is a complex pathological process that influences lipid deposition in the intima of middle- and large-sized arteries. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) is a nutrient sensor that stimulates ATP production and fatty acid oxidation but inhibits lipogenesis. Moreover, AMPK plays a key role in regulating oxidative stress, inflammation and vascular smooth muscle cells de-differentiation involved in atherosclerosis progression.
Keywords: Atherosclerosis; Oxidative Stress; AMPK; Dyslipidemia
Abbreviations: ACC: Acetyl COA Carboxylase; AMPK: AMP-Activated Protein Kinase; ECM: Extracellular Matrix; LDL: Low-Density Lipoprotein; NO: Nitric Oxide; NOX: NADPH Oxidase; VSMCs: Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
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