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Atherosclerosis
Scientists at University of Catania publish research in atherosclerosis
October 15th, 2008
According to a study from Catania, Italy, "Atherosclerosis is a disease that is present in almost all humans, typically beginning in early adolescence. It is a human disease broadly investigated, that is amenable to quantitative analysis." "Oxidized low-density lipoproteins (LDLs) and their autoantibodies are involved in the development of atherosclerosis in animal models, but their role in humans is still not clear. Computer models may represent a virtual environment to perform experiments not possible in human volunteers that can provide a useful instrument for monitoring both the evolution of atherosclerotic lesions and to quantify the efficacy of treatments,...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-10-15)
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