A Functional Role for Doscoidin Domain Receptor 1 (Ddr1) in the Regulation of Inflmmation and Fibrosis During Atherosclerotic Plaque Development
Collagens are abundant components of the extracellular matrix in the atherosclerotic plaque. In addition to contributing to lesion volume and mechanical stability, collagens can influence the behavior of macrophages and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) and have profound effects on both inflammation and f...
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| Language: | en_ca |
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2009
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1807/17761 |