Circulating Endothelial Microparticles: A Key Hallmark of Atherosclerosis Progression
The levels of circulating microparticles (MPs) are raised in various cardiovascular diseases. Their increased level in plasma is regarded as a biomarker of alteration in vascular function. The prominent MPs present in blood are endothelial microparticles (EMPs) described as complex submicron (0.1 to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2016-01-01
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Series: | Scientifica |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/8514056 |