MCMV induces neointima in IFN-γR-/- mice: Intimal cell apoptosis and persistent proliferation of myofibroblasts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>CMV infections have been linked to vasculopathies like atherosclerosis and Scleroderma. CMV infects vascular endothelium with intermittent shedding of the virus and the development of latency.</p> <p>Methods</p> <...

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Main Authors: Hazen-Martin Debra, Harley Russell A, Hamamdzic Damir, LeRoy E Carwile
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/2/3