This volume of the esteemed "Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science" series focuses on cutting-edge research related to the genetics of cardiovascular disease. Written by top experts in the field, this volume covers a range of topics, including:

Genetic models of atherosclerosis

MicroRNAs in cardiovascular disease

The role of the transcription factor KLF2 in vascular development and disease

Zebrafish as models of cardiovascular disease and hematopoietic development

"Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science" provides a forum for discussion of new discoveries, approaches, and ideas in molecular biology. It contains contributions from leaders in their fields and abundant references.

Key features: The authors are all experts in the fieldThe reviews are in themselves comprehensiveEach topic has the potential to lead to advances in therapy of cardiovascular disease