Atherosclerosis and Cancer; A Resemblance with Far-reaching Implications

Atherosclerosis and cancer are chronic diseases considered two of the main causes of death all over the world. Taking into account that both diseases are multifactorial, they share not only several important molecular pathways but also many ethiological and mechanistical processes from the very early stages of development up to the advanced forms in both pathologies. Factors involved in their progression comprise genetic alterations, inflammatory processes, uncontrolled cell proliferation and oxidative stress, as the most important ones.
Source: Archives of Medical Research - Category: Research Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research