Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5949049 Atherosclerosis 2012 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
Our results demonstrate that IGFBP-1 mRNA and protein is detected at increased levels in human carotid plaques, possibly as a consequence of plaque inflammation. IGFBP-1 affects SMC proliferation and may be involved in the regulation of plaque stability.
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The expression of IGFs and IGF binding proteins in human carotid atherosclerosis, and the possible role of IGF binding protein-1 in the regulation of smooth muscle cell proliferation
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