Article
The role of platelet-endothelial cell adhesion molecule-1 in atheroma formation varies depending on the site-specific hemodynamic environment.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Apr 2013
Harrison Matthew, Smith Emily, Ross Ewan, Krams Robert, Segers Dolf, Buckley Christopher D, Nash Gerard B, Rainger G Ed
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Polymorphisms in the platelet-endothelial cell adhesion molecule (PECAM-1)-1 gene are linked to increased risk of coronary artery disease. Because PECAM-1 has been demonstrated to form a mechanosensory complex that can modulate inflammatory responses in murine arterial endothelial cells, we hypothesized that PECAM-1 contributes to atherogenesis in a shear-dependent and site-specific manner. APPROACH...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
