P2X7 receptor is expressed in human vessels and might play a role in atherosclerosis
Int J Cardiol
.
2013 Oct 3;168(3):2863-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.03.084.
Epub 2013 Apr 17.
Authors
Mariarosaria Piscopiello
1
,
Maria Sessa
,
Nicoletta Anzalone
,
Renata Castellano
,
Francesco Maisano
,
Elisabetta Ferrero
,
Roberto Chiesa
,
Ottavio Alfieri
,
Giancarlo Comi
,
Maria Elena Ferrero
,
Chiara Foglieni
Affiliation
1
Division of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Sciences, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milano, Italy; Institute of Experimental Neurology and Department of Neurology, San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milano, Italy.
PMID:
23602287
DOI:
10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.03.084
No abstract available
Keywords:
ATP; CD39; P2X7; atherosclerosis; metalloproteinase; vessel.
Publication types
Letter
MeSH terms
Atherosclerosis / etiology*
Blood Vessels / metabolism*
Humans
Receptors, Purinergic P2X7 / biosynthesis*
Substances
Receptors, Purinergic P2X7