Activation of monocytes and cytokine production in patients with peripheral atherosclerosis obliterans

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Arterial peripheral disease is a condition caused by the blocked blood flow resulting from arterial cholesterol deposits within the arms, legs and aorta. Studies have shown that macrophages in atherosclerotic plaque are highly activa...

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Main Authors: Lastória Sidney, Calvi Sueli A, Dias-Melicio Luciane A, Corrêa Camila R, Soares Angela MVC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Journal of Inflammation
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Online Access:http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/8/1/23