Monocyte/Macrophage——atherapeutic target of atherosclerosis

It is now generally recognized that atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease,in which monocyte/macrophage plays a crucial role.The monocyte/macrophage is involved in every stage of atherosclerosis.The activity of monocyte/macrophage and their interactions with other cells in the plaque mileu provide novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of atherosclerosis.This paper reviews the recent adva…