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Chlamydia pneumoniae infection induces an unstable atherosclerotic plaque phenotype in LDL-receptor, ApoE double knockout mice

Rajaa Ezzahiri, Frank Stassen, H. A. J. M. Kurvers, Mehmet Pul, Peter J.E.H.M. Kitslaar, C. A. Bruggeman

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery · 2003 · 52 citations · 28 references

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Increased expression of matrix metalloproteinases and matrix degrading activity in vulnerable regions of human atherosclerotic plaques.

Zorina S. Galis, Galina K. Sukhova, Michael W. Lark et al. · Journal of Clinical Investigation · 1994 · 2.5K citations · Full text

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SEROLOGICAL EVIDENCE OF AN ASSOCIATION OF A NOVEL CHLAMYDIA, TWAR, WITH CHRONIC CORONARY HEART DISEASE AND ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Pekka Saikku, Kari Mattila, Markku S. Nieminen et al. · The Lancet · 1988 · 2K citations

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A Definition of Advanced Types of Atherosclerotic Lesions and a Histological Classification of Atherosclerosis

Herbert C. Stary, A. Bleakley Chandler, Robert E. Dinsmore et al. · Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology · 1995 · 952 citations

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Human monocyte-derived macrophages induce collagen breakdown in fibrous caps of atherosclerotic plaques. Potential role of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases and implications for plaque rupture.

Prediman K. Shah, Edmund Falk, Juan J. Badimón et al. · PubMed · 1995 · 722 citations

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Elevated <i>Chlamydia pneumoniae</i> Antibodies, Cardiovascular Events, and Azithromycin in Male Survivors of Myocardial Infarction

Sandeep Gupta, Edward Leatham, D Carrington et al. · Circulation · 1997 · 711 citations

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