Abstract
Background-Macrophage (MF) infiltration and smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation are hallmarks of atherosclerosis and unstable plaques. Neuroimmune guidance cue 1 (netrin-1 [NTN1]) plays a critical role controlling MF trafficking and SMC activation. Characterization of expression of NTN1 and its receptors and their association with plaque stability in human(s) is lacking. Methods and Results-The expression of NTN1 and its receptors did not differ in either whole blood or circulating monocytes from patients with coronary artery disease (n=55) compared with healthy controls (n=45). However, NTN1 was downregulated (-2.9-fold: P
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 579-587 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Atherosclerosis
- Gene expression
- Immunohistochemistry
- Macrophages
- Myocytes
- Smooth muscle
- Whole genome association analysis
Publication forum classification
- Publication forum level 1