PCSK9 induces a pro-inflammatory response in macrophages

Volume: 263, Pages: e11 - e11
Published: Aug 1, 2017
Abstract
Aim: Intraplaque release of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines from macrophages is directly implicated in atherogenesis. PCSK9 is present and released by SMCs within the atherosclerotic plaque but its role within the vascular wall is still unknown. In the present study, we tested the hypothesis of a proinflammatory effect of PCSK9 on...
Paper Details
Title
PCSK9 induces a pro-inflammatory response in macrophages
Published Date
Aug 1, 2017
Volume
263
Pages
e11 - e11
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