Abstract:Background: Abnormal lipid metabolism and inflammation play critical roles in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis and its associated complications, including coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Autophagic-lysosomal system is involved in many physiological processes, such as lipid metabolism and inflammation. TFEB, a master regulator of the system, coordinates the expression of lysosomal hydrolases, lysosomal membrane proteins, and autophagic proteins. Altered leve… Show more
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