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Altered Macrophage Polarization Induces Experimental Pulmonary Hypertension and Is Observed in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.
Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology - 1 Jan 2021
Zawia Amira, Arnold Nadine D, West Laura, Pickworth Josephine A, Turton Helena, Iremonger James, Braithwaite Adam T, Cañedo Jaime, Johnston Simon A, Thompson A A Roger, Miller Gaynor, Lawrie Allan
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OBJECTIVE: To determine whether global reduction of CD68 (cluster of differentiation) macrophages impacts the development of experimental pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and whether this reduction affects the balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory macrophages within the lung. Additionally, to determine whether there is evidence of an altered macrophage polarization in patients with PAH. Approach and Results:...
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