Detection of Human Herpesvirus 6 DNA but not Human Herpesvirus 7 or 8 DNA in Atherosclerotic and Nonatherosclerotic Vascular Tissues


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KAKLIKKAYA İ., KAKLIKKAYA N., Birincioglu I., Buruk K., TURAN N.

HEART SURGERY FORUM, vol.13, no.5, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1532/hsf98.20101023
  • Journal Name: HEART SURGERY FORUM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Karadeniz Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Various viral infections are thought to play a role in the development of atherosclerosis. A number of studies suggest that certain viruses from the Herpesviridae family in particular may lead to atherosclerosis.