Anoikis in rupture of atherosclerotic plaque / 中国药理学通报

ABSTRACT

Anoikis is a special programmed cell death and plays important roles in both physiological regulation and pathogenesis of many diseases, including atherosclerosis, acute coronary syndrome, cardiac failure, aneurysm and tumors. This review focuses on the association of the anoikis with instability and rupture of atherosclerotic plaque.