Hormone replacement therapy increases levels of antibodies against heat shock protein 65 and certain species of oxidized low density lipoprotein

Hormone replacement therapy increases levels of antibodies against heat shock protein 65 and certain species of oxidized low density lipoprotein

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) reduces cardiovascular risks, although the initiation of therapy may be associated with transient adverse ischemic and thrombotic events. Antibodies against heat shock protein (Hsp) and oxidized low density lipoprotein (LDL) have been found in atherosclerotic lesion...

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Main Authors: Uint L., Gebara O.C.E., Pinto L.B., Wajngarten M., Boschcov P., Luz P.L. da, Gidlund M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2003-01-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Hormone replacement therapy
Postmenopause
Oxidized LDL
Heat shock protein
Immune response
Antibodies
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2003000400011

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