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Immunization of apoE-/- mice with aldehyde-modified fibronectin inhibits the development of atherosclerosis.
Cardiovascular research - 1 Aug 2011
Dunér Pontus, To Fong, Beckmann Karsten, Björkbacka Harry, Fredrikson Gunilla Nordin, Nilsson Jan, Bengtsson Eva
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AIMS: Oxidation of low-density lipoprotein in the extracellular matrix of the arterial wall results in the formation of malondialdehyde (MDA) that modifies surrounding matrix proteins. This is associated with the activation of an immune response against modified extracellular matrix proteins present in atherosclerotic plaques. Clinical studies have revealed an inverse association between antibodies to...
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