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C. H. McCollum
Researcher at Baylor College of Medicine
Publications - 3
Citations - 666
C. H. McCollum is an academic researcher from Baylor College of Medicine. The author has contributed to research in topics: Congenital cytomegalovirus infection & Antigen. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 3 publications receiving 654 citations.
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Cytomegalovirus antigen within human arterial smooth muscle cells
Joseph L. Melnick,B. L. Petrie,Gordon R. Dreesman,Joyce Burek,C. H. McCollum,Michael E. DeBakey +5 more
TL;DR: Immunofluorescence tests showed that more than 25% of the cell cultures from both types of sample contained antigens of human cytomegalovirus (CMV) but not of herpes simplex virus type 1 or type 2, suggesting that the artery walls may be a site of CMV latency.
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High levels of cytomegalovirus antibody in patients requiring vascular surgery for atherosclerosis.
Ervin Adam,J.L. Probtsfield,Joyce Burek,C. H. McCollum,Joseph L. Melnick,B. L. Petrie,K.R. Bailey,Michael E. DeBakey +7 more
TL;DR: It is suggested that periodically activated virus may have a role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis through its role as a reservoir for CMV antibodies.