Ablation of Galectin-12 Inhibits Atherosclerosis through Enhancement of M2 Macrophage Polarization

The formation of foam cells, which are macrophages that have engulfed oxidized low-density lipoprotein (OxLDL), constitutes the first stage in the development of atherosclerosis. Previously, we found that knocking down galectin-12, a negative regulator of lipolysis, leads to reduced secretion of mon...

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Main Authors: En-Shyh Lin, Yu-An Hsu, Ching-Yao Chang, Hui-Ju Lin, Chih Sheng Chen, Lei Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/15/5511