The Effect of Ageing on Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Behaviour - A Mini-Review

Bethan A Monk; Sarah Jane George

doi:10.1159/000368576

The Effect of Ageing on Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Behaviour - A Mini-Review

Bethan A Monk
, Sarah Jane George

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Ageing is a prominent risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) are an integral part of atherosclerotic plaque formation, progression and subsequent rupture. Emerging evidence suggests that VSMC behaviour is modified by age, which in turn may affect disease outcome in the elderly. In this review, we discuss the effect of age on VSMC behaviour, proliferation, migration, apoptosis, inflammation, extracellular matrix synthesis and calcification. In addition, we discuss the multiple signalling factors underlying these behavioural changes including angiotensin-II, matrix metalloproteinases, monocyte chemotactic protein-1, and transforming growth factor-β1. Understanding the molecular processes underpinning altered VSMC behaviour with age, may lead to the identification of novel therapeutic targets for suppressing atherosclerosis in the elderly population. © 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel.

Original language	English
Journal	Journals of Gerontology
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000368576
Publication status	Published - 3 Dec 2014

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