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Necrotic Cell Sensor Clec4e Promotes a Proatherogenic Macrophage Phenotype Through Activation of the Unfolded Protein Response.
Circulation - 4 Oct 2016
Clément Marc, Basatemur Gemma, Masters Leanne, Baker Lauren, Bruneval Patrick, Iwawaki Takao, Kneilling Manfred, Yamasaki Sho, Goodall Jane, Mallat Ziad
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BACKGROUND: Atherosclerotic lesion expansion is characterized by the development of a lipid-rich necrotic core known to be associated with the occurrence of complications. Abnormal lipid handling, inflammation, and alteration of cell survival or proliferation contribute to necrotic core formation, but the molecular mechanisms involved in this process are not properly understood. C-type lectin receptor 4e (Clec4e)...
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