Complement inhibitory stent coating reduces inflammation and neointima formation in New Zealand white rabbits

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of inflammation during stent placement and the value of complement inhibition by stent coating with C1/C3 esterase inhibitor. Inflammation has been described as a major component of restenosis occurring after stent implantation. Methods:...

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Auteurs principaux: Trück, J, Wendel, H, Janzen, J, Brehme, U, Tepe, G
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: 2008