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Unusual CD4+CD28null T lymphocytes and recurrence of acute coronary events.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 9 Oct 2007
Liuzzo Giovanna, Biasucci Luigi M, Trotta Graziana, Brugaletta Salvatore, Pinnelli Michela, Digianuario Giovanna, Rizzello Vittoria, Rebuzzi Antonio G, Rumi Carlo, Maseri Attilio, Crea Filippo
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: We hypothesized that the expansion of unusual T lymphocytes, CD4+CD28null T cells, might represent a key pathogenetic mechanism of recurrent instability. BACKGROUND: Clinical presentation of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is variable. Some patients have recurrent episodes of instability, despite optimal treatment, whereas others have a single acute event in their life. The CD4+CD28null T cells, with a...
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