The immunology of atherosclerosis

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Chronic kidney disease accelerates atherosclerosis via augmentation of inflammation, perturbation of lipid metabolism, and other mechanisms. Here, the authors describe the role of the immune system in the initiation and progression of atherosclerosis and discuss potential opportunities for therapy.

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Title: Nature Reviews Nephrology

Abbreviated Title: Nat Rev Nephrol

Publisher: Springer Nature

ISSN (Print): 1759-5061

ISSN (Electronic): 1759-507X

Publication date Created: April 10 2017

Publication date (Print): April 10 2017

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DOI: 10.1038/nrneph.2017.51

PubMed ID: 28392564

SO-VID: 54a2d0f4-3b39-4355-8729-311873124b02

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