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Deficiency of γδT cells protects against abdominal aortic aneurysms by regulating phosphoinositide 3-kinase/AKT signaling.
Journal of vascular surgery - 1 Mar 2018
Zhang Shuai, Kan Xiaoyu, Li Yulin, Li Ping, Zhang Congcong, Li Guang, Du Jie, You Bin
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: It is known that T lymphocytes are activated in human abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). γδT cells, as a subset of T cells, play a role in many inflammation-related diseases. However, whether γδT cells participate in the formation of AAA remains unknown. In this study, we explored the role of γδT cells in AAA lesions. METHODS AND RESULTS: Using the porcine pancreatic elastase-induced AAA model, we...
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