Soluble CD40 ligand expression in stable atherosclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The role of inflammation in atherosclerosis development and expression in different arterial territories is unclear. Soluble CD40 ligand (sCD40L) mediates inflammation and atherogenesis. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, we assessed whether sCD40L was dysregulated in stable atherosclerosis, irrespective of the diseased arterial territory, and whether this dysregulation differed according to the specific territory.

Source: Atherosclerosis - December 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Tiago Pereira-da-Silva, Vera Ferreira, Alexandra Castelo, Daniel Caldeira, Patr ícia Napoleão, Teresa Pinheiro, Rui Cruz Ferreira, Miguel Mota Carmo Source Type: research