Immune Responses Against Atherosclerosis-Related Antigens

Apolipoprotein B (apoB)-100-derived peptides previously used by others in vaccine preparations to treat atherosclerosis were shown to reduce atherosclerotic plaque development by 50% in experimental animals. This was associated with the induction of T helper-2 (Th2) immune responses. This study aime...

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Main Author:	Pierides, C
Format:	Dissertation
Language:	English
Published:	ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01-01-2010
Subjects:	Immunology
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