Macrophage polarization markers in subcutaneous, pericardial, and epicardial adipose tissue are altered in patients with coronary heart disease

BackgroundEpicardial and pericardial adipose tissue (EAT and PAT) surround and protect the heart, with EAT directly sharing the microcirculation with the myocardium, possibly presenting a distinct macrophage phenotype that might affect the inflammatory environment in coronary heart disease (CHD). Th...

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Main Authors: Bianca Papotti, Trine Baur Opstad, Sissel Åkra, Theis Tønnessen, Bjørn Braathen, Charlotte Holst Hansen, Harald Arnesen, Svein Solheim, Ingebjørg Seljeflot, Nicoletta Ronda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2023.1055069/full