GDF-15 protects from macrophage accumulation in a mousemodel of advanced atherosclerosis

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Authors

Michael R. Preusch · Heidelberg University

Matthias Baeuerle · Heidelberg University

Claudia Albrecht · Heidelberg University

Erwin Blessing · Heidelberg University

Marc Bischof · Heidelberg University

Hugo A. Katus · Heidelberg University

Florian Bea ·

Abstract

This is the first study that demonstrates a protective role of GDF-15 in advanced atherosclerosis and macrophage accumulation, possibly due to the reduced expression of adhesion molecules.

Topics & Keywords

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European journal of medical research

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 19-19

DOI: 10.1186/2047-783x-18-19

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