Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory vascular disease closely tied to cellular metabolism. Recent genome-wide association study data have suggested the significant roles of endothelial cells, smooth muscle cells, and macrophages in the regression and exacerbation of AS. However, the impact of cellular crosstalk and cellular metabolic derangements on disease progression in AS is vaguely understood. In this review, we analyze the roles of the three cell types in AS. We also summarize the crosstalk between the two of them, and the associated molecules and consequences involved. In addition, we emphasize potential therapeutic targets and highlight the importance of the three-cell co-culture model and extracellular vesicles in AS-related research, providing ideas for future studies.
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