The process of plaque formation takes several days to weeks and will cause the surrounding environment to become acidic if not removed.

Studies have shown that plaque formation often starts in childhood and the narrowing progresses throughout life.

Exactly why high cholesterol levels promote plaque formation is not clear.

People who keep their cholesterol down as they age might therefore be able to reduce the risk of plaque formation, Sasaki says.

Mice without ZnT3 were found to have much lower plaque formation.

Inflammation is known to be an important step in the process of atherosclerotic plaque formation.

The oxidation research pushes the intervention right into the actual sites of plaque formation.

Mental stress that comes with depression may increase plaque formation in the arteries.

The process of plaque formation and rampant enzyme release kills ever more neighboring cells.

These cells often become trapped in the walls of blood vessels and contribute to atherosclerotic plaque formation.