Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9157872 Atherosclerosis 2005 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
Uptake of SPIO by activated M∅ is regulated by endogenous cytokines and serum components as well and exogenous lovastatin. Thus, MRI signal changes after SPIO administration may reflect M∅ phagocytic capacity as well as M∅ presence.
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