Atherosclerosis

Researchers studying the buildup of plaque in arteries will find a practical toolkit in this volume. It opens with a survey of how atherosclerosis develops and the model systems used to study it, then moves through approaches run in cultured cells, in tissue taken from organisms, inside living animals, and through newer techniques.

Each chapter is organized for the bench. An introduction frames the topic, followed by a list of the required materials and reagents and clear, sequential protocols meant to be repeated reliably. Notes on troubleshooting and common mistakes accompany the procedures.

The book is aimed at experienced investigators in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, at scientists entering the field, and at undergraduate and graduate students.