Monocyte-derived dendritic cells of patients with coronary artery disease show an increased expression of costimulatory molecules CD40, CD80 and CD86 in vitro

Abstract

Upregulation of important costimulatory molecules on monocyte-derived DCs of CAD patients, is influenced multifactorially. Our results show notable differences between CAD patients and healthy individuals, possibly contributing to the pathophysiological processes in atherogenesis.