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Immune responses regulating the response to vascular injury.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20613513     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Immune modulation of neointimal formation after vascular injury has been investigated for several decades but the complexities involved continue to obscure a clearer understanding of the process. The rapidly changing field of immunology makes this knowledge imperative.
RECENT FINDINGS: The review discusses immune factors involved in the response to vascular injury. Although innate immune responses play a predominantly detrimental role, the adaptive immune response is more complex. Mechanisms of T-cell activation, recruitment, as well as possible regulation are highlighted.
SUMMARY: Progress in understanding the role of the immune system in the response to arterial injury has been impressive. However, recent findings underscore the need to unravel the intricacies involved such as the kinetics and specific pathways of activation, specificity of immune cell involvement, and identification of targets for therapy. This is relevant in light of the increasing reports of immune factors involved in vascular disease and intervention in the clinical setting.
Authors:
Paul C Dimayuga; Kuang-Yuh Chyu; Bojan Cercek
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current opinion in lipidology     Volume:  21     ISSN:  1473-6535     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr. Opin. Lipidol.     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-09-09     Completed Date:  2010-12-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9010000     Medline TA:  Curr Opin Lipidol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  416-21     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Oppenheimer Atherosclerotic Research Center, Division of Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, Los Angeles, California 90048, USA. dimayugap@cshs.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adaptive Immunity / immunology
Animals
Humans
Immunity, Innate / immunology
Immunosuppressive Agents / immunology
Vascular System Injuries / immunology*,  pathology
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Immunosuppressive Agents

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