CHEMICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON THE MINERAL-DEPOSITS OF THE HUMAN ATHEROSCLEROTIC AORTA
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON THE MINERAL-DEPOSITS OF THE HUMAN ATHEROSCLEROTIC AORTA
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DOI:
10.1016/0021-9150(80)90005-2
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发表时间:
1980-01-01
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影响因子:
5.3
通讯作者:
BINETTE, JP
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作者:
SCHMID, K;MCSHARRY, WO;BINETTE, JP
The mineral deposits of the human atherosclerotic aorta were prepared by a new method characterized by the use of mild conditions. Large and small mineral deposits were isolated from the atherosclerotic plaque and possessed essentially the same chemical composition. The deposits consisted mainly of calcium apatite (71%), carbonate (9%) and contained a relatively high percentage of protein (15%). X-ray diffraction pattern analysis revealed the presence of microcrystals with an average size of .apprx. 0.1 .mu.m. Electron probe analysis showed that the surface and interior of the mineral deposit had the same chemical composition. Scanning electron microscopy revealed that the deposits were heterogenous and consisted of 5 structures: individual and conglomerates of smooth-surfaced spheres consisting of spherical layers; spheres consisting of spindle-like, radially arranged particles; fibers forming networks and bundles which sometimes included spherical particles; irregularly shaped particles with fuzzy surfaces; and flat plates with smooth surfaces.