Autoimmune view on artery disease gains support
Dallas report cites Dr. William Hollander of Boston University arguing atherosclerosis arises when the immune system attacks the body. He and other researchers link immune factors to fibrous lesions triggering heart attacks and strokes, with presentations at the American Heart Association meeting in Dallas.
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Antibody Research Links Cholesterol Buildup to Atherosclerosis
Hollander proposes that the immune system makes antibodies targeting a specific lipoprotein in atherosclerosis. This binding traps cholesterol in blood vessel walls, driving the harmful plaque accumulation and vascular damage.
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