Role of Gap Junction in Atherosclerosis and Thrombosis
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The scientific objective of this study is to test the hypothesis that the antioxidant β-carotene will prevent or reduce plaque disruption and thrombosis in atherosclerotic rabbits. This protective effect on plaque disruption will be mediated by enhanced gap junctional intercellular communication (GJIC). This article is giving a brief description of the tactics to study the role of gap junction in atherosclerosis and thrombosis. [Nature and Science. 2006;4(4):79-89].
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