Conditional deletion of Ccl2 in smooth muscle cells does not reduce early atherosclerosis in mice
S. Gunnersen, J. T. Shim, F. Liu, U. J. F. Tietge, C. B. Sorensen, J. F. Bentzon
This study shows that deleting Ccl2 in smooth muscle cells does not reduce early atherosclerosis in mice, suggesting SMC-secreted CCL2 is not critical for plaque development.
bioRxiv · Aug 6, 2023Pathology