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Heme oxygenase-1 genotype and restenosis after balloon angioplasty: a novel vascular protective factor.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 17 Mar 2004
Schillinger Martin, Exner Markus, Minar Erich, Mlekusch Wolfgang, Müllner Marcus, Mannhalter Christine, Bach Fritz H, Wagner Oswald
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OBJECTIVES: We investigated the association of the heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) promoter genotype with the inflammatory response and restenosis after balloon angioplasty. BACKGROUND: Heme oxygenase-1, which is induced by balloon angioplasty, can inhibit neointima formation and vascular remodeling. A d...
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