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Resolution of apoptosis in atherosclerotic plaque by dietary modification and statin therapy.
Journal of nuclear medicine : official publication, Society of Nuclear Medicine - 1 Dec 2005
Hartung Dagmar, Sarai Masayoshi, Petrov Artiom, Kolodgie Frank, Narula Navneet, Verjans Johan, Virmani Renu, Reutelingsperger Chris, Hofstra Leo, Narula Jagat
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UNLABELLED: Although apoptosis within atherosclerotic plaques is associated with plaque vulnerability and rupture, the role of inhibition of the apoptotic process is not clear. We evaluated the impact of dietary modification and statin therapy (measures known to favorably influence outcomes in coronary disease) on the incidence of apoptosis in experimental atherosclerotic lesions. METHODS: A total of 30 animals...
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