Lutgens, E

Disruption of the cathepsin K gene reduces atherosclerosis progression and induces plaque fibrosis but accelerates macrophage foam cell formation. [electronic resource] - Circulation Jan 2006 - 98-107 p. digital

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

1524-4539

10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.561449 doi


Animals
Apolipoproteins E--deficiency
Atherosclerosis--etiology
CD36 Antigens--physiology
Cathepsin K
Cathepsins--deficiency
Cell Size
Cells, Cultured
Collagen--analysis
Disease Progression
Fibrosis--etiology
Foam Cells--pathology
Lipoproteins, LDL--metabolism
Macrophages--pathology
Mice
Mice, Knockout