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Animal, <i>In Vitro</i> , and <i>Ex Vivo</i> Models of Flow-Dependent Atherosclerosis: Role of Oxidative Stress
16 Aug 2010
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Atherosclerosis is an inflammatory disease preferentially occurring in curved or branched arterial regions, whereas straight parts of the arteries are protected, suggesting a close relationship between flow and atherosclerosis. However, evidence directly linking disturbed flow to atherogenesis is just emerging, thanks to the recent development of suitable animal models. In this article, we review the status of...
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