Calcium phosphate crystals induce cell death in human vascular smooth muscle cells: a potential mechanism in atherosclerotic plaque destabilization.

Ewence, Alexandra E

Calcium phosphate crystals induce cell death in human vascular smooth muscle cells: a potential mechanism in atherosclerotic plaque destabilization. [electronic resource] - Circulation research Aug 2008 - e28-34 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1524-4571

10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.108.181305 doi


Apoptosis
Calcinosis--pathology
Calcium--metabolism
Calcium Phosphates--chemistry
Carotid Arteries--chemistry
Carotid Artery Diseases--pathology
Cell Count
Cell Survival
Crystallization
Endarterectomy
Female
Humans
Male
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
Microspheres
Middle Aged
Muscle, Smooth, Vascular--chemistry
Myocytes, Smooth Muscle--chemistry
Nanoparticles