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Weak UVB Irradiation Promotes Macrophage M2 Polarization and Stabilizes Atherosclerosis.
Journal of cardiovascular translational research - 1 Aug 2022
Li Xin-Yun, Qin Tao, Zhang Peng-Fei, Yan Wen-Jiang, Lei Ling-Li, Kuang Jiang-Ying, Li Hao-Dong, Zhang Wen-Cheng, Lu Xiao-Ting, Sun Yuan-Yuan
Abstract excerpt
Atherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic cardiovascular disease endangering human health and is one of the most common causes of myocardial infarction and stroke. Macrophage polarization plays a vital role in regulating plaque stability. As an important component of sunlight, ultraviolet B (UVB) has been proven to promote vitamin D and nitric oxide synthesis. This research used an AS model in ApoE-/- mice to study the...
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