Cerebral Atherosclerosis

Cerebral Atherosclerosis, also known as intracranial arteriosclerosis, is related to atherosclerosis susceptibility and transient cerebral ischemia. An important gene associated with Cerebral Atherosclerosis is APOA1 (Apolipoprotein A1), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Plasma lipoprotein assembly, remodeling, and clearance and Regulation of Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) transport and uptake by Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPs). The drugs Propranolol and Atenolol have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include smooth muscle and brain, and related phenotype is Increased free cholesterol.