Deficiency of mast cells in coronary artery endarterectomy of male patients with type 2 diabetes
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Type 2 diabetes is an important risk factor for the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). Focal or diffuse inflammation is often present in the vessels of patients with CAD. Mast cells are frequently present in the plaques as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-05-01
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Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
Online Access: | http://www.cardiab.com/content/10/1/40 |