Differences between the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Ruptured and Non-Ruptured Carotid Plaques, and the Significance of ABCA1

Background and Purpose Carotid plaques are a strong risk factor for ischemic stroke, and plaque rupture poses an even higher risk. Although many studies have investigated the pathogenic mechanisms of carotid plaque formation, few have studied the differences in molecular mechanisms underlying the ru...

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Main Authors: Sung Hyuk Heo, Eun-Hye Lee, Hyun-Hee Park, Bum Joon Kim, Hyo Chul Youn, Young Seo Kim, Hyun Young Kim, Seong-Ho Koh, Dae-Il Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Stroke Society 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Stroke
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Online Access:http://www.j-stroke.org/upload/pdf/jos-2017-02390.pdf