Interferon and Heart Disease

被引：4
作者：
Angerio, Allan D. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Georgetown Univ, Sch Nursing & Hlth Studies, Box 571107,3700 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20057 USA
来源：
CRITICAL CARE NURSING QUARTERLY | 2009年 / 32卷 / 02期
关键词：
atherosclerosis; inflammation; interferon gamma (INF-gamma); macrophage; plaque; T lymphocyte;
D O I：
10.1097/CNQ.0b013e3181a27ffb
中图分类号：
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号：
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要：
Heart disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Atherosclerosis is the major cause of heart disease. It is a chronic inflammatory response. Many factors contribute to this chronic inflammation. This reviewlooks at the role of interferon gamma in atherosclerosis.
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页码：159 / 162
页数：4
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