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Gene Deficiency in Activating Fcγ Receptors Influences the Macrophage Phenotypic Balance and Reduces Atherosclerosis in Mice.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Mallavia Beñat, Oguiza Ainhoa, Lopez-Franco Oscar, Recio Carlota, Ortiz-Muñoz Guadalupe, Lazaro Iolanda, Lopez-Parra Virginia, Egido Jesus, Gomez-Guerrero Carmen
Abstract excerpt
Immunity contributes to arterial inflammation during atherosclerosis. Oxidized low-density lipoproteins induce an autoimmune response characterized by specific antibodies and immune complexes in atherosclerotic patients. We hypothesize that specific Fcγ receptors for IgG constant region participate in atherogenesis by regulating the inflammatory state of lesional macrophages. In vivo we examined the role of...
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