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Abnormal Epigenetic Modifications in Peripheral T Cells from Patients with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Are Correlated with Disease Development.
Journal of vascular research - 1 Jan 2015
Jiang Han, Xia Qian, Xin Shijie, Lun Yun, Song Jianbo, Tang Dianjun, Liu Xun, Ren Jiancong, Duan Zhiquan, Zhang Jian
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BACKGROUND: Increasing evidence suggests that abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a T-cell-mediated autoimmune condition. This study investigates the epigenetic modifications that occur in the T cells of AAA patients and evaluates the correlation of these modifications with disease development. METHODS AND RESULTS: Peripheral T cells were collected from 101 AAA patients and 102 healthy controls (HCs). DNA...
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