Transforming growth factor beta is sequestered into an inactive pool by lipoproteins
Elevated plasma concentrations of low density lipoprotein (LDL) and very-low density lipoprotein (VLDL) have been correlated with the development of atherosclerosis. These lipoproteins may promote atherogenesis by direct deposition of lipid in the vessel wall. In addition, previous data suggested th...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
1997-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Lipid Research |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022227520349488 |