A Lipid-Structured Model of Atherosclerosis with Macrophage Proliferation
Atherosclerotic plaques are fatty deposits that form in the walls of major arteries and are one of the major causes of heart attacks and strokes. Macrophages are the main immune cells in plaques and macrophage dynamics influence whether plaques grow or regress. Macrophage proliferation is a key proc...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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Springer
2024
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