The Influence of Cholesterol-Related Membrane Fluidity on the Shear Stress Control of Neutrophil Adhesion and Its Implications in Hypercholesterolemia
Hypercholesterolemia is a significant risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease and is associated with chronic leukocyte adhesion in the microvasculature. While the underlying mechanisms behind this have yet to be determined, it may be possible that hypercholesterolemia impairs the fl...
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UKnowledge
2016
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Online Access: | http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cbme_etds/41 http://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1044&context=cbme_etds |