Gadolinium decreases inflammation related to myocardial ischemia and reperfusion injury
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The lanthanide cation, gadolinium (GdCl<sub>3</sub>) protects the myocardium against infarction following ischemia and reperfusion. Neutrophils and macrophages are the main leukocytes responsible for infarct expansion aft...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://www.journal-inflammation.com/content/6/1/34 |