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Loss of Biglycan Enhances Thrombin Generation in Apolipoprotein E-Deficient Mice: Implications for Inflammation and Atherosclerosis.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 May 2016
Grandoch Maria, Kohlmorgen Christina, Melchior-Becker Ariane, Feldmann Kathrin, Homann Susanne, Müller Julia, Kiene Lena-Sophia, Zeng-Brouwers Jinyang, Schmitz Friederike, Nagy Nadine, Polzin Amin, Gowert Nina S, Elvers Margitta, Skroblin Philipp, Yin Xiaoke, Mayr Manuel, Schaefer Liliana, Tannock Lisa R, Fischer Jens W
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OBJECTIVE: Thrombin signaling promotes atherosclerosis by initiating inflammatory events indirectly through platelet activation and directly via protease-activated receptors. Therefore, endogenous thrombin inhibitors may be relevant modulators of atheroprogression and cardiovascular risk. In addition, endogenous thrombin inhibitors may affect the response to non-vitamin K-dependent oral anticoagulants. Here, the...
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