Vascular wall during atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the vascular wall. During the initiation of atherosclerotic disease, pro-inflammatory monocytes are recruited... 

Interaction and adhesion of biological surfaces are central considerations for other physiological conditions as well. Platelets, erythrocytes, the vascular endothelium and other tissues interact during thrombosis and hemostasis. Also, when erythrocytes come in contact with artificial surfaces, damage often occurs and blood trauma may result. Finally, the accumulation of cholesterol deposits on the interior walls of arteries is responsible for atherosclerosis. 

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