MODULATION OF THE ADVENTITIAL TOOL-LIKE RECEPTOR

摘要

The present invention relates to the field of molecular biology and medicine. It particularly relates to methods and means for interfering with the formation of a neointima/scar and/or a plaque. The invention provides a method for interfering with the formation of a neointima/scar and/or a plaque in a blood vessel comprising providing a ligand capable of modulating Toll-like receptor activity of adventitial cells.