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Bayesian Inference of Gene Expression 

Omics techniques have changed the way we depict the molecular features of a cell. The integrative and quantitative analysis of omics data raises unprecedented expectations for understanding biological systems on a global scale. However, its inherently noisy nature, together with limited knowledge o...

Isolation of Mouse Primary Aortic Endothelial Cells by Selection with Specific Antibodies 

Endothelial cells (ECs) are key blood-vessel-wall components that play critical roles in the regulation of many physiological processes, including angiogenesis, coagulation, and vascular tone control, and in pathological events such as vessel inflammation and leukocyte infiltration. EC dysfunction ...

In Vitro Macrophage Phagocytosis Assay 

The key roles of macrophages in atherosclerosis include the phagocytosis of apoptotic and necrotic cells and cell debris, whose accumulation in atherosclerotic lesions exacerbates inflammation and promotes plaque vulnerability. Evidence is accumulating that macrophage phagocytic functions peak at t...

Oil Red O and Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining for Quantification of Atherosclerosis Burden in Mouse Aorta and Aortic Root 

Methods for staining tissues with Oil Red O and hematoxylin-eosin are classical histological techniques that are widely used to quantify atherosclerotic burden in mouse tissues because of their ease of use, reliability, and the large amount of information they provide. These stains can provide quan...

Intercellular Signaling in Cardiac Development and Disease: The NOTCH pathway 

The heart is the first organ to develop in the embryo, and its formation is an exquisitely regulated process. Inherited mutations in genes required for cardiac development may cause congenital heart disease (CHD), manifested in the newborn or in the adult. Notch is an ancient, highly conserved sign...