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Overexpression of CXCL16 promotes a vulnerable plaque phenotype in Apolipoprotein E-Knockout Mice.
Cytokine - 1 Mar 2011
Yi Gui-wen, Zeng Qiu-tang, Mao Xiao-bo, Cheng Min, Yang Xiao-fang, Liu Hong-tao, Mao Yi, Guo Min, Ji Qin-wei, Zhong Yu-cheng
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BACKGROUND: CXCL16 has been shown to be involved in atherosclerotic lesion development, but its role in preexisting lesions is still unclear. This study aims to assess the effect of CXCL16 on the stability of preexisting lesions. METHODS: We firstly measured plasma CXCL16 level in Apolipoprotein...
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