Since specific induction of 1 1(V) chains has previously been reported in human atheromas, we postulated involvement of col(V) autoimmunity in atherosclerosis. Objective To determine whether col(V) autoimmunity may be involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Methods and Results Here we demonstrate Th17-dependent anti-col(V) immunity to be characteristic of atherosclerosis in human coronary artery disease … Continue reading Since specific induction of 1 1(V) chains has previously been reported in human atheromas, we postulated involvement of col(V) autoimmunity in atherosclerosis