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NLRP3 Inflammasomes Show High Expression in Aorta of Patients with Atherosclerosis

Fei Zheng, Shan‐Shan Xing, Zushun Gong, Qichong Xing

Heart Lung and Circulation · 2013 · 192 citations · 10 references

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NLRP3 inflammasomes are required for atherogenesis and activated by cholesterol crystals

Peter Duewell, Hajime Kono, Katey J. Rayner et al. · Nature · 2010 · 3.9K citations · Full text

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The NLRP3 inflammasome instigates obesity-induced inflammation and insulin resistance

Bolormaa Vandanmagsar, Yun‐Hee Youm, Anthony Ravussin et al. · Nature Medicine · 2011 · 2.6K citations · Full text

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Activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome by islet amyloid polypeptide provides a mechanism for enhanced IL-1β in type 2 diabetes

Seth L. Masters, Aisling Dunne, Shoba Subramanian et al. · Nature Immunology · 2010 · 1.3K citations · Full text

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Cholesterol Crystals Activate the NLRP3 Inflammasome in Human Macrophages: A Novel Link between Cholesterol Metabolism and Inflammation

Kristiina Rajamäki, Jani Lappalainen, Katariina Öörni et al. · PLoS ONE · 2010 · 1K citations · Full text

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The Inflammasome-Mediated Caspase-1 Activation Controls Adipocyte Differentiation and Insulin Sensitivity

Rinke Stienstra, Leo A. B. Joosten, Tim B. Koenen et al. · Cell Metabolism · 2010 · 657 citations · Full text

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