Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality, and
associated with an important economic burden globally. Over the last decade, the prevalence of CVD has been
rising globally, and is now associated with millions of death annually in both developed and developing countries.
There is good evidence that the immune system is involved in the pathophysiology of CVD. Toll-like receptors
(TLRs) and their down-stream signaling pathways play an important role in the immune system. Recent studies
have suggested that the TLRs are involved in atherogenesis, including stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemiareperfusion
injury, cardiac remodeling and development of Heart Failure (HF). In this review we have summarized
the recent studies investigating the role of TLRs in CVD and the potential for using TLRs signaling pathways
as a therapeutic target in CVD.
High-Density Lipoproteins: A New Potential Therapeutic Target for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
