Immunohistochemical studies on annexin I and II in Takayasu arteritis.
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Annexin I and II were studied immunohistochemically in arteries involved by Takayasu arteritis. Results suggest that they are important in the pathophysiologic function of macrophages and endothelial cells.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
دوره 947 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001