Selective subepicardial localization of monocyte subsets in response to progressive coronary artery constriction

This study characterizes monocyte subpopulations in rabbits based on the expression of the L-selectin receptor CD62L. We noted selective subepicardial homing of both monocyte groups in response to coronary artery occlusion, with a larger proportion of classical monocytes. These results were supported by different migratory properties of each monocyte group.