CCL2 and atherosclerosis: The role of selectins in atherosclerotic diseases has been extensively investigated, with both molecules being present on endothelial cells of atherosclerotic plaques [100], while E-selectin or P-selectin deficient mice displayed attenuated atherosclerosis [101,102].Last but not least, MCP-1 has been the first reported inflammatory chemokine that is secreted from endothelial cells and monocytes, with its function consisting of leukocyte mobilization towards the subendothelium by binding on the CCR2 receptor, thus contributing to atherosclerosis [103].