atherosclerotic lesion

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lesion
noun[C]
uk
/ˈliː.ʒən/us
/ˈliː.ʒən/
an injury to a person's body or to an organ inside ...
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(Definition oflesionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Well-characterised cellular and molecular processes involved in chronic inflammation are involved in the further progression of theatheroscleroticlesion, and its destabilisation and rupture.
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It then considers the potential role of chemokines in mediating monocyte recruitment and macrophage differentiation within atherosclerotic lesions.
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This diversity is also apparent within macrophage populations present within atherosclerotic lesions.
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Patients with stroke associated with aortic atherosclerotic lesions: antiplatelet therapy.
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This review briefly addresses the key features of macrophage biology and discusses the factors that influence the growth and development of atherosclerotic lesions (atherogenesis).
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It binds to several components of atherosclerotic lesions such as the endothelium, macrophages and the subendothelial matrix.
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The cross-sectional areas of the media and any atherosclerotic lesions were determined, as well as the length of the internal elastic lamina.
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Transition metal ions within human atherosclerotic lesions can catalyse the oxidation of low density lipoprotein by macrophages.
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Hsp-60 is expressed in cells of atherosclerotic lesions.
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Expression of -cadherin is upregulated in atherosclerotic lesions and post-angioplasty restenosis conditions associated with pathological angiogenesis.
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Apart from thromboembolism, chronically expanding atherosclerotic lesions can cause complete closure of the lumen.
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Synthesis of heparan sulfate was shown to decrease in the arteries of diabetics and in arteries developing atherosclerotic lesions.
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Foam cells characterize atherosclerotic lesions.
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