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Adipose-Derived Exosomes Exert Proatherogenic Effects by Regulating Macrophage Foam Cell Formation and Polarization.
Journal of the American Heart Association - 3 Mar 2018
Xie Zulong, Wang Xuedong, Liu Xinxin, Du Huaan, Sun Changbin, Shao Xin, Tian Jiangtian, Gu Xia, Wang Hailong, Tian Jinwei, Yu Bo
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BACKGROUND: Obesity is causally associated with atherosclerosis, and adipose tissue (AT)-derived exosomes may be implicated in the metabolic complications of obesity. However, the precise role of AT-exosomes in atherogenesis remains unclear. We herein aimed to assess the effect of AT-exosomes on macrophage foam cell formation and polarization and subsequent atherosclerosis development. METHODS AND RESULTS: Four...
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