Ox-LDL induces endothelial cell apoptosis and macrophage migration by regulating caveolin-1 phosphorylation.

Oxidative low-density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) is a risk factor for atherosclerosis. Ox-LDL leads to endothelial injury in the initial stage of atherosclerosis. In this study, we investigated the role of ox-LDL in endothelial injury and macrophage recruitment.