Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1988
Abstract
Platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) mRNA, and mRNA for its receptor, have been localized to specific cell types within the human atherosclerotic plaque, using in situ hybridization. The predominant cell types found to express PDGF A and B chain mRNA are mesenchymal-appearing intimal cells and endothelial cells, respectively, with little or no expression detected in macrophages. The distribution of PDGF receptor mRNA containing cells was also examined and found to be localized predominantly in the plaque intima.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Journal of Clinical Investigation
First Page
1134
Last Page
1143
Recommended Citation
Wilcox, J., Smith, K., Williams, L., Schwartz, S., & Gordon, D. (1988). Platelet-derived growth factor mRNA detection in human atherosclerotic plaques by in situ hybridization. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 82 (3), 1134-1143. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI113671