Abstract:Atherosclerosis is driven partly by inflammation, mediated mainly by pro-inflammatory mediators/cytokines. Previous studies have revealed the role of HMGB1, a prototypic DAMP (damage-associated molecular pattern) molecule, in atherogenesis. Recently, we have found that there is a spontaneous production of a neutralizing anti-HMGB1 IgM antibody in the Apoe−/− mouse model of atherosclerosis and healthy humans. In the present study, we have determined whether raising the anti-HMGB1 IgM, via immunization targeting… Show more
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