Lixia Li , Liting Lai , Dan Qiu , Yang Ding , Meiling Yu , Tingyu Zhang , Zongbao Wang , Shuzhi Wang
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Abstract
Atherosclerosis is induced by lipid accumulation, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, and is the leading cause of death from cardiovascular disease worldwide. The P2Y6 receptor can be activated by the extracellular release of UDP. The evidence from the last decade has highlighted its critical therapeutic effect in atherosclerosis, yet with unclear mechanisms. This review introduced the P2Y6 receptor in atherosclerosis, and its mechanisms of atherosclerosis-promoting in macrophages, endothelial cells, and vascular smooth muscle cells. Finally, we discussed the development and potential of P2Y6 receptor antagonists in treating atherosclerosis.
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The European Journal of Pharmacology publishes research papers covering all aspects of experimental pharmacology with focus on the mechanism of action of structurally identified compounds affecting biological systems.
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Behavioural pharmacology
Neuropharmacology and analgesia
Cardiovascular pharmacology
Pulmonary, gastrointestinal and urogenital pharmacology
Endocrine pharmacology
Immunopharmacology and inflammation
Molecular and cellular pharmacology
Regenerative pharmacology
Biologicals and biotherapeutics
Translational pharmacology
Nutriceutical pharmacology.
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