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The atherosclerotic plaque is a site of inflammation, tissue repair and lipid accumulation. It is composed of three main cell types, smooth muscle cells, macrophages, and T lymphocytes [1]. Macrophages dominate the lipid-rich core region of the plaque, whereas smooth muscle cells are most frequent in the fibrous cap surrounding it [1]. T lymphocytes are present throughout the plaque and constitute approximately 10% of all cells [14].
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Hansson, G.K., Stemme, S. (1991). The Role of T Lymphocyte Activation in Arteriosclerosis and Vascular Inflammation. In: New Aspects of Metabolism and Behaviour of Mesenchymal Cells during the Pathogenesis of Arteriosclerosis. Abhandlungen der Rheinisch-Westfälischen Akademie der Wissenschaften, vol 87. VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-322-99112-6_4
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