Mouse models of atherosclerosis: a historical perspective and recent advances

Lipids in Health and Disease

Review

Olivia Tsz Ling To¹  Bryan P Yan²  Gary Tse³  Ka Hou Christien Li⁴  Yin Wah Fiona Chan⁵  Yee Ting Lee⁶  Hiu Yu Lin⁶  Wing Tak Wong⁷  Wendy Keung⁸  Tong Liu⁹  Guangping Li⁹ 

[1] Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, People’s Republic of China;Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, People’s Republic of China;Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia;Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, People’s Republic of China;Li Ka Shing Institute of Health Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, People’s Republic of China;Faculty of Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK;School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK;School of Biomedical Sciences, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, People’s Republic of China;School of Life Sciences, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, People’s Republic of China;Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Consortium, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong, SAR, People’s Republic of China;Tianjin Key Laboratory of Ionic-Molecular Function of Cardiovascular disease, Department of Cardiology, Tianjin Institute of Cardiology, Second Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, 300211, Tianjin, People’s Republic of China;

关键词: Mouse models;    Atherosclerosis;    ApoE;    LDL receptor;    Reactive oxygen species;    ER stress;    Mitochondrial dysfunction;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s12944-016-0402-5

 received in 2016-10-28, accepted in 2016-12-27,  发布年份 2017

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Atherosclerosis represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in both the developed and developing countries. Animal models of atherosclerosis have served as valuable tools for providing insights on its aetiology, pathophysiology and complications. They can be used for invasive interrogation of physiological function and provide a platform for testing the efficacy and safety of different pharmacological therapies. Compared to studies using human subjects, animal models have the advantages of being easier to manage, with controllable diet and environmental risk factors. Moreover, pathophysiological changes can be induced either genetically or pharmacologically to study the harmful effects of these interventions. There is no single ideal animal model, as different systems are suitable for different research objectives. A good understanding of the similarities and differences to humans enables effective extrapolation of data for translational application. In this article, we will examine the different mouse models for the study and elucidation of the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying atherosclerosis. We also review recent advances in the field, such as the role of oxidative stress in promoting endoplasmic reticulum stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and mitochondrial DNA damage, which can result in vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. Finally, novel therapeutic approaches to reduce vascular damage caused by chronic inflammation using microRNA and nano-medicine technology, are discussed.

【 授权许可】

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© The Author(s). 2017