Inflammatory Mediators in Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

Aortic wall dilatation in abdominal aortic aneurysms is characterized by extracellular matrix degradation together with a loss of smooth muscle cells from the aortic media. This occurs in conjunction with a marked inflammatory cell infiltration. The inflammatory cell is characteristic of the second...

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Autori principali: Cassimjee, I, Lee, R, Patel, J
Altri autori: Kaan, K
Natura: Book section
Pubblicazione: Intech Open 2017