Increased LL37 in psoriasis and other inflammatory disorders promotes low-density lipoprotein uptake and atherosclerosis – PubMed
Patients with chronic inflammatory disorders such as psoriasis have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and elevated levels of LL37, a cathelicidin host defense peptide that has both antimicrobial and proinflammatory properties. To explore if LL37 could contribute to the risk of heart diseas …