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Title:

Cytokine profiles and T cell function in acute coronary syndromes.

Document type:
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Article
Author(s):
Steppich, BA; Moog, P; Matissek, C; Wisniowski, N; Kuhle, J; Joghetaei, N; Neumann, FJ; Schömig, A; Ott, I
Abstract:
AIMS: In advanced human atherosclerotic plaques infiltrating T cells congregate at sites of plaque rupture. However, little is known about the systemic activation of circulating T cells in acute coronary syndromes as a prerequisite for recruitment to atherosclerotic lesions. METHODS AND RESULTS: As a measure for specific lymphocyte activation we analyzed IFN-gamma production of T cells after stimulation with a superantigen and expression of CXCR-3 and CCR-3 in patients with acute myocardial infa...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Atherosclerosis
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
190
Journal issue:
2
Pages contribution:
443-51
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2006.02.034
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16569408
Print-ISSN:
0021-9150
TUM Institution:
I. Medizinische Klinik und Poliklinik (Kardiologie)
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