Findings suggest severity of atherosclerosis depends on the rate of white blood cell migration

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Findings suggest severity of atherosclerosis depends on the rate of white blood cell migration

By measuring the total gene activity in organs relevant for coronary artery disease (CAD), scientists at the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet have identified a module of genes that is important for the recruitment of white blood cells into the atherosclerotic plaque.

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Tags: Circulation, Heart Disease, Circulatory Disorders, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease, Genetic, Thrombotic Event, Genes