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Nrf2 is essential for cholesterol crystal-induced inflammasome activation and exacerbation of atherosclerosis

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MicroRNA-125a-5p partly regulates the inflammatory response, lipid uptake, and ORP9 expression in oxLDL-stimulated monocyte/macrophages

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Cyclooxygenase-2 generates anti-inflammatory mediators from omega-3 fatty acids

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Saturated Fatty Acids Do Not Directly Stimulate Toll-Like Receptor Signaling

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Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Induces an Antiinflammatory Phenotype in Macrophages

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Deficient CD40-TRAF6 signaling in leukocytes prevents atherosclerosis by skewing the immune response toward an antiinflammatory profile

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Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from highly concentrated n−3 fatty acid ethyl esters is incorporated into advanced atherosclerotic plaques and higher plaque EPA is associated with decreased plaque inflammation and increased stability

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Reversal of Hyperlipidemia With a Genetic Switch Favorably Affects the Content and Inflammatory State of Macrophages in Atherosclerotic Plaques

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Lipoprotein Accumulation in Macrophages via Toll-Like Receptor-4–Dependent Fluid Phase Uptake

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Adiponectin primes human monocytes into alternative anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages

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Free fatty acids in the presence of high glucose amplify monocyte inflammation via Toll-like receptors

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Electrophilic nitro-fatty acids activate NRF2 by a KEAP1 cysteine 151-independent mechanism

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Aspirin-Triggered Lipoxin and Resolvin E1 Modulate Vascular Smooth Muscle Phenotype and Correlate with Peripheral Atherosclerosis

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Augmentation of Myocardial Production of 15-Epi-Lipoxin-A 4 by Pioglitazone and Atorvastatin in the Rat

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Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor-2 Function in Myeloid Cells Regulates Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis

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NF-E2–Related Factor 2 Promotes Atherosclerosis by Effects on Plasma Lipoproteins and Cholesterol Transport That Overshadow Antioxidant Protection

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Host-derived oxidized phospholipids and HDL regulate innate immunity in human leprosy

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C-Reactive Protein Polarizes Human Macrophages to an M1 Phenotype and Inhibits Transformation to the M2 Phenotype

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F2-isoprostanes as an indicator and risk factor for coronary heart disease

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Oxidized Phospholipids Are More Potent Antagonists of Lipopolysaccharide than Inducers of Inflammation

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Cholesteryl Ester Hydroperoxides Are Biologically Active Components of Minimally Oxidized Low Density Lipoprotein

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