Synthesis of components of the fibrinolytic system by human peripheral blood monocytes

One feature of the atherosclerotic plaque is deposition of fibrin, suggesting an imbalance in the fibrinolytic system. Monocytes are the major infiltrating cell type during atherogenesis and can contribute to the balance of the fibrinolytic system by production of PAI-2, PAI-1, and u-PA. Production...

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Main Author: Ritchie, Helen
Published: University of Aberdeen 1995
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.360515