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The involvement of CD36 in monocyte activation by antiphospholipid antibodies.
Lupus - 1 Jul 2013
Kato M, Atsumi T, Oku K, Amengual O, Nakagawa H, Fujieda Y, Otomo K, Horita T, Yasuda S, Koike T
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: CD36, known as a scavenger receptor, is a transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on monocytes, platelets and endothelial cells, recognizes multiple ligands, including phosphatidylserine, and regulates atherogenesis and thrombosis. The objective of this study is to investigate the possible involvement of CD36 in the pathophysiology of thrombosis in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). METHODS:...
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