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Query: UMLS:C0004153 (atherosclerosis)
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Atherosclerosis is characterized by a persistent, low-grade inflammatory state in which immune cell activation is inseparably linked to plaque formation and destabilization. The T-lymphocyte in particular has emerged as a pivotal player throughout the course of atherogenesis. As a consequence, the concept that immune modulation is a suitable target for cardiovascular prevention is currently an important focus of research. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) has emerged as a non-competitive inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) that exerts cytostatic effects, particularly on proliferating T-lymphocytes. In addition, MMF has other immune-modulating effects, such as downregulation of the expression of adhesion molecules and attenuation of monocyte and macrophage responses. Given the added benefit that MMF is well tolerated, this immunosuppressive agent constitutes an attractive candidate for the modulation of inflammatory activation in atherogenesis. The present review provides an overview of the potential anti-atherogenic properties of MMF.
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PMID:Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF): firing at the atherosclerotic plaque from different angles? 1628 2

Atherosclerosis is a form of chronic inflammation in which endothelial cell dysfunction, fibroproliferative process, oxidative stress and inflammatory cell activation are linked to plaque development and destabilization. T-lymphocytes also play a key role in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. As a consequence, the suggested concept that modulation of an immunological response could be an appropriate target in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, is an important focus of research. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) is an inhibitor of inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), that exerts anti-proliferative and pro-apototic effects, particularly on activated T-lymphocytes. MMF has other anti-atherogenic effects at the level of endothelial cells, monocytes/macrophages, smooth muscle cells and dendritic cells. In addition, MMF exhibits anti-oxidative properties. The present review paper provides an overview about the mechanisms of anti-atherosclerotic properties of MMF.
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PMID:Mycophenolate mofetil--a new atheropreventive drug? 2526 13