Abstract
The smooth muscle cells within the human atherosclerotic plaque differ from the cells of the media. These phenotype changes, the mechanisms responsible, and their possible relevance to the formation of the plaque are discussed.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Arteriosclerosis / metabolism
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Arteriosclerosis / pathology*
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Cell Division
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Extracellular Matrix / metabolism
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Humans
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Lipid Metabolism
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Muscle, Smooth / metabolism
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Muscle, Smooth / pathology*
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Phenotype