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The graph shows key factors that participate in NLRP3 inflammasome activation, which is the onset of inflammation in atherosclerosis. Tet2 = ten-eleven translocation 2; NLRP3 = nucleotide-binding domain, leucine rich containing family, pyrin domain containing 3; and Oxidized-LDL = oxidized low-density lipoprotein.
