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The Role of Type VIII Collagen in Fibrous Cap Formation and Progression of Atherosclerosis
Collagens play an integral role in the progression of atherosclerosis. Collagen synthesis and remodelling influence inflammation, smooth muscle cell (SMC) proliferation and migration, and properties such as plaque tensile strength and mechanical stability. Type VIII collagen is expressed at low …
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Mechanisms of Copper-Dependent Notochord Formation in Zebrafish
… work in our laboratory has elucidated the phenotype of copper deficiency in zebrafish, which includes a strikingly distorted notochord. The studies described here establish the specific genetic etiology of this distortion and reveal a number of gene-gene and gene-nutrient interactions critical …