Haywire T cells attack protein in "bad" cholesterol - EurekAlert

Detecting these T cells may lead to diagnostics to better detect heart disease—and disease severity—through a blood sample. The knowledge also brings researchers closer to developing a vaccine that dampens this dangerous immune cell activity to prevent athero…

image: T cells may drive inflammation as dangerous plaques build up in the cardiovascular system. Image from La Jolla Institute for Immunology.view more  Credit: La Jolla Institute for Immunology L… [+4133 chars]

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