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CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL DESIGN
Volume 24, Issue 24, Pages 2789-2793Publisher
BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBL LTD
DOI: 10.2174/1381612824666180829105309
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Atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; medicinal plants; immune system; chronic arterial disease; hyperlipidemia
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic arterial disease responsible for the majority of vascular-related deaths throughout the world. Immune cells and inflammation in conjunction with hyperlipidemia play a key role in atherosclerosis development. Regarding the low efficacy of the synthetic drugs and also the associated negative side effects which can adversely influence health-related quality of life, looking for natural, affordable and non-toxic substances seem necessary. Plant-derived natural products play a critical role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis. In this review, we aimed to outline the most important medicinal herbs effective for atherosclerosis through the impact on immune system.
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