Its importance is highlighted by pathological processes associated with reduced or absent laminar shear stress, including atherosclerosis. Endothelial transport of macromolecules has been shown to be ...

"Blood flow-driven forces, like shear stress, play a critical role in the development and progression of various ...

Vascular inflammatory diseases, including atherosclerosis ... lipid-lowering drugs or due to unidirectional laminar fluid shear stress and downregulated in endothelial cells isolated from patients ...