C-reactive protein (CRP) induces chemokine secretion via CD11b/ICAM-1 interaction in human adherent monocytes.

Several studies support C-reactive protein (CRP) as a systemic cardiovascular risk factor. The recent detection of CRP in arterial intima suggests a dual activity in atherosclerosis as a circulating and tissue mediator on vascular and immune cells. In the present paper, we focused on the inflammator...

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Main Authors: Montecucco, F, Steffens, S, Burger, F, Pelli, G, Monaco, C, Mach, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008