CD8+ T Cells Protect During Vein Graft Disease Development

Aims: Vein grafts are frequently used conduits for arterial reconstruction in patients with cardiovascular disease. Unfortunately, vein graft disease (VGD) causes diminished patency rates. Innate immune system components are known to contribute to VGD. However, the role of T cells has yet to be esta...

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Main Authors: Karin H. Simons, Margreet R. de Vries, Hendrika A. B. Peters, J. Wouter Jukema, Paul H. A. Quax, Ramon Arens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcvm.2019.00077/full