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. 2008 May 16;79(3):360–376. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvn120

Figure 2.

Figure 2

Categorization of cytokines into pro-atherogenic and anti-atherogenic cytokines based on their effects in mouse atherosclerosis models. (A) The balance between pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines is crucial for lesion development and imbalance is colloquially referred to exacerbate atherosclerotic disease. (B) Overview of the cytokines with consistent anti-atherogenic effects (green circle), pro-atherogenic effects (red circle), or variable, dual function (intersection).