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Macrophages of genetically characterized familial hypercholesterolaemia patients show up-regulation of LDL-receptor-related proteins.
Journal of cellular and molecular medicine - 1 Mar 2017
Escate Rafael, Padro Teresa, Borrell-Pages Maria, Suades Rosa, Aledo Rosa, Mata Pedro, Badimon Lina
Abstract excerpt
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a major risk for premature coronary heart disease due to severe long-life exposure to high LDL levels. Accumulation of LDL in the vascular wall triggers atherosclerosis with activation of the innate immunity system. Here, we have investigated (i) gene expression of LDLR and LRPs in peripheral blood cells (PBLs) and in differentiated macrophages of young FH-patients; and (ii)...
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