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Title
Lack of C4d deposition may reveal susceptibility for ascending aortic dissection.
Authors
Niinimaki, Eetu; Paavonen, Timo; Valo, Timo; Tarkka, Matti; Mennander, Ari
Abstract
Complement activation as evidenced by C4d deposition indicates immunological tissue reactivity. We sought to study the vascular reactivity of the aortic wall by characterizing C4d deposits.