Activation of monocytes and cytokine production in patients with peripheral atherosclerosis obliterans

• Main Authors: Lastória Sidney (Author), Calvi Sueli A (Author), Dias-Melicio Luciane A (Author), Corrêa Camila R (Author), Soares Angela MVC (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Arterial peripheral disease is a condition caused by the blocked blood flow resulting from arterial cholesterol deposits within the arms, legs and aorta. Studies have shown that macrophages in atherosclerotic plaque are highly activa...