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C-Reactive Protein Colocalizes With Complement in Human Hearts During Acute Myocardial Infarction

DOI

393

Citations

36

References

1997

Year

Wim K. Lagrand, Hans W.M. Niessen, Gertjan Wolbink, Lies H. Jaspars, Cees A. Visser, Freek W.A. Verheugt, Chris J.L.M. Meijer, C. Erik Hack
Circulation

Abstract

We conclude that in humans, CRP may localize in infarcted heart tissue and suggest that this acute-phase protein promotes local complement activation, and hence tissue damage, in acute myocardial infarction.

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