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Signal transducer of inflammation gp130 modulates atherosclerosis in mice and man.
The Journal of experimental medicine - 6 Aug 2007
Luchtefeld Maren, Schunkert Heribert, Stoll Monika, Selle Tina, Lorier Rachel, Grote Karsten, Sagebiel Christian, Jagavelu Kumaravelu, Tietge Uwe J F, Assmus Ulrike, Streetz Konrad, Hengstenberg Christian, Fischer Marcus, Mayer Björn, Maresso Karen, El Mokhtari Nour Eddine, Schreiber Stefan, Müller Werner, Bavendiek Udo, Grothusen Christina, Drexler Helmut, Trautwein Christian, Broeckel Ulrich, Schieffer Bernhard
Abstract excerpt
Liver-derived acute phase proteins (APPs) emerged as powerful predictors of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular events, but their functional role in atherosclerosis remains enigmatic. We report that the gp130 receptor, which is a key component of the inflammatory signaling pathway within he...
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