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CARD8 gene encoding a protein of innate immunity is expressed in human atherosclerosis and associated with markers of inflammation.
Clinical science (London, England : 1979) - 1 Oct 2013
Paramel Geena Varghese, Folkersen Lasse, Strawbridge Rona J, Elmabsout Ali Ateia, Särndahl Eva, Lundman Pia, Jansson Jan-Håkan, Hansson Göran K, Sirsjö Allan, Fransén Karin
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Inflammation is a key factor in the development of atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. It is promoted through the inflammasome, a molecular machine that produces IL (interleukin)-1β in response to cholesterol crystal accumulation in macrophages. The CARD8 (caspase recruitment domain 8) prote...
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