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Severity of coronary artery stenosis is associated with a polymorphism in the CXCL16/SR‐PSOX gene
17 Apr 2005
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OBJECTIVE: Enhanced expression of CXCL16 has been demonstrated in atherosclerotic plaques and several properties have been attributed to CXCL16 that could influence the atherosclerotic process. CXCL16 exists in transmembrane and soluble forms. The transmembrane form acts as a scavenger receptor for oxidised LDL whereas the soluble form acts a chemoattractant for mainly CD8+ T cells. In addition, the soluble form...
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