Increased concentrations of neopterin in carotid atherosclerosis.

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Summary

The data show that the macrophage-derived immune activation marker neopterin is closely correlated with the extent of carotid atherosclerosis, and chronic activation of immune cells, preferentially of macrophages, may play a key role in atherogenesis and/or progression of Atherosclerosis.

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Published
1994-04-01
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Keywords

Neopterin, Medicine, Pathogenesis, Immune system, Internal medicine

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