RNA interference and somatic cell nuclear transfer to generate an apolipoprotein E deficient pig : a new model of atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is a complex disease which develops silently over decades and can lead to acute myocardial infarction or stroke, the main cause of death worldwide. Apoliporotein E (apo E) is a glycoprotein known for its major role in lipid metabolism and its pro-atherogenic effects. Swine make a uni...

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Main Author: El-Beyrouthi, Nayla.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2008
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Online Access:http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=116103