Lewis J C, Kottke B A
Science. 1977 May 27;196(4293):1007-9. doi: 10.1126/science.860128.
Scanning electron microscopy studies of spontaneously occurring atherosclerosis in pigeons reveal dramatic alterations in endothelial integrity. An irregular endothelium at the intimal cushion region of 5-week-old birds gives rise to extensive areas of pitted endothelium and subendothelial exposure. Thrombocytes, thrombocyte aggregates, and leukocytes are associated with the developing lesion.
对鸽子自然发生的动脉粥样硬化进行扫描电子显微镜研究发现，内皮完整性发生了显著改变。5周龄鸟类内膜垫区域不规则的内皮会导致内皮出现广泛的凹陷区域以及内皮下暴露。血小板、血小板聚集体和白细胞与病变发展相关。
