Atherogenesis is a multifaceted condition which has a complicated pathogenesis that is still being unraveled. Both systemic and local inflammation have been implicated in the development of atherosclerosis. Oxidative stress, or oxidation of LDL, is considered a marker of inflammation. This brief review focuses on the role of oxidation of LDL in development of atherosclerosis.
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