The Role of Type-2 Cannabinoid Receptors in Calcification of Atherosclerotic Lesions.
Introduction: Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the buildup of cholesterol, fat and other debris within arterial walls. Atherosclerotic lesions undergo a calcification process with similarities to bone remodeling. In mice, the type-2 cannabinoid receptor (CB2) is kno...
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Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University
2013
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