Dexamethasone inhibits activation of monocytes/macrophages in a milieu rich in 27-oxygenated cholesterol.

Molecular mechanisms underlying the decreased number of macrophages and T cells in the arteries of cholesterol-fed-rabbits following dexamethasone administration are unknown. We investigated the possibility that dexamethasone could affect activation of monocytic cells induced by oxygenated derivativ...

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Main Authors: Bo-Young Kim, Yonghae Son, Jeonga Lee, Jeongyoon Choi, Chi Dae Kim, Sun Sik Bae, Seong-Kug Eo, Koanhoi Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5728574?pdf=render