Circulating CD14+CD16- classical monocytes do not associate with a vulnerable plaque phenotype, and do not predict secondary events in severe atherosclerotic patients.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.yjmcc.2019.01.002
Abstract: AIMS Mouse studies have established distinct monocyte subtypes that participate in the process of atherosclerotic lesion formation. The pro-inflammatory Ly6Chigh monocyte subtype actively contributes to murine plaque progression and destabilization. Also in humans, different peripheral… read more here.
Keywords: vulnerable plaque; cd16 classical; monocytes associate; cd14 cd16 ... See more keywords