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Subjects with familial hypercholesterolemia are characterized by an inflammatory phenotype despite long-term intensive cholesterol lowering treatment.
Atherosclerosis - 1 Apr 2014
Holven Kirsten B, Narverud Ingunn, Lindvig Henriette W, Halvorsen Bente, Langslet Gisle, Nenseter Marit S, Ulven Stine M, Ose Leiv, Aukrust Pål, Retterstøl Kjetil
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OBJECTIVE: The atherosclerotic process is driven by elevated Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol in combination with enhanced inflammatory responses. Several mediators participate in this complex inflammatory network including members of the tumour necrosis factor (receptor) superfamily. Fa...
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