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Aneurysm formation in proinflammatory, transgenic haptoglobin 2-2 mice.
Neurosurgery - 1 Jan 2013
Ruzevick Jacob, Jackson Christopher, Pradilla Gustavo, Garzon-Muvdi Tomas, Tamargo Rafael J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Inflammation and macrophages in particular are believed to play a role in aneurysm formation. The haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 genotype is associated with a proinflammatory state. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of inflammation in the formation of aneurysms using a murine model of aneurysm formation in transgenic, proinflammatory Hp2-2 mice and wild-type Hp1-1 mice. METHODS: Carotid artery aneurysms were...
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