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Genetics, genomics and proteomics in atherosclerosis research
1 Jan 2005
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Atherosclerosis and its clinical manifestations are the leading cause of death in Western countries. Atherosclerosis is a multifactorial disease characterized by endothelial dysfunction, smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation and migration, inflammation, lipid and matrix accumulation and thrombus formation. Multiple genetic and environmental features and interactions between these factors influence the disease...
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