Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5898127 Cytokine 2012 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Carotid plaques are less rich in calcium than femoral samples. ► Higher frequently of OPG staining in carotid than in femoral plaques. ► Lower serum OPG level in carotid compared to femoral population. ► Correlation between OPG expression and macrophage infiltration in carotid specimens. ► RANK and RANKL are equally expressed in both arterial beds.
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