Pro-inflammatory cytokines in acute coronary syndromes: from bench to bedside.

Cytokines are produced in a variety of tissues and regulate the expression of a number of inflammatory molecules, leading to destabilization and finally rupture of vulnerable atheromatic plaques. They also participate in the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) by direct effects on myoc...

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Main Authors: Tousoulis, D, Antoniades, C, Koumallos, N, Stefanadis, C
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006