Is clearance of fetuin-A -- containing calciprotein particles mediated by scavenger receptor-A?
We could demonstrate that fetuin-A-containing CPPs facilitate the clearance of mineral debris by macrophages via SR-A. Since the same receptor also contributes to the uptake of modified low-density lipoprotein particles in atherosclerosis, defective endocytosis of both types of particle may impinge on lipid as well as mineral debris clearance in calcifying atherosclerosis.
Propofol 2 mg/kg during 8% sevoflurane induction resulted in a higher proportion of excellent intubating conditions compared with propofol 1 mg/kg.