Article
The role of smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis.
Current opinion in lipidology - 1 Oct 1994
Campbell J H, Campbell G R
Abstract excerpt
The smooth muscle cells within the human atherosclerotic plaque differ from the cells of the media. These phenotype changes, the mechanisms responsible, and their possible relevance to the formation of the plaque are discussed.
Topics
- Animals
- Arteriosclerosis
- Cell Division
- Extracellular Matrix
- Humans
- Lipid Metabolism
- Muscle, Smooth
- Phenotype