Mobilization of regulatory T cells in response to carotid injury does not influence subsequent neointima formation.

AIM: T cells have been attributed an important role in modulating repair responses following vascular injury. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of different T cell subsets in this context. METHODS AND RESULTS: A non-obstructive collar was introduced to inflict carotid artery injury i...

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Main Authors: Amit Saxena, Harry Björkbacka, Åsa Ström, Sara Rattik, Katarina E Berg, Maria F Gomez, Gunilla Nordin Fredrikson, Jan Nilsson, Anna Hultgårdh-Nilsson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3519876?pdf=render