This volume reviews available mouse models of atherosclerosis, basic aspects of disease initiation and progression, and the visualization of atherosclerotic lesions with invasive and non-invasive techniques that are widely used both in basic research and in the clinic. The chapters catalogue a wide range ofin vitroandin vivoexperimental methods used for atherosclerosis research, including thorough protocols and valuable notes based on the authors'' personal wet lab experience. Written in the highly successfulMethods in Molecular Biologyseries format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls.
Authoritative and practical,Methods in Mouse Atherosclerosiswill be a valuable working guide for researchers performing mouse-based atherosclerosis studies.
