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Detection of Diverse Bacterial Signatures in Atherosclerotic Lesions of Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
20 Feb 2006
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BACKGROUND: Bacterial infection has been discussed as a potential etiologic factor in the pathophysiology of coronary heart disease (CHD). This study analyzes molecular phylogenies to systematically explore the presence, frequency, and diversity of bacteria in atherosclerotic lesions in patients with CHD. METHODS AND RESULTS: We investigated 16S rDNA signatures in atherosclerotic tissue obtained through...
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