How to evaluate plaque vulnerability in animal models of atherosclerosis?

Prevention of heart attack and stroke depends on detection of vulnerable plaques and development of plaque-stabilizing therapies. In turn, progress in diagnostics and treatment is contingent on our understanding of molecular mechanisms of plaque vulnerability. Animal models are essential for testing...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Cardiovascular research 2002-04, Vol.54 (1), p.36-41
1. Verfasser:	REKHTER, Mark D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Arteriosclerosis - pathology Atherosclerosis (general aspects, experimental research) Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Cardiology. Vascular system Medical sciences Mice Models, Animal Rabbits Rats Research Design Thrombosis - pathology
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