Different components of the immune system, including innate and adaptive immunity (T-effector lymphocytes and T-regulatory lymphocytes-TREGs) may be involved in the development of hypertension. In addition, it was demonstrated in animal models that TREGs may prevent angiotensin II-induced hypertension and vascular injury/inflammation. However, no data are presently available in humans about possible relationships between T-lymphocyte subtypes and microvascular structural alterations.

Relationship Between Different Subpopulations of Circulating CD4+ T-lymphocytes and Microvascular Structural Alterations in Humans

SOLAINI, LEONARDO;
2017

Abstract

Different components of the immune system, including innate and adaptive immunity (T-effector lymphocytes and T-regulatory lymphocytes-TREGs) may be involved in the development of hypertension. In addition, it was demonstrated in animal models that TREGs may prevent angiotensin II-induced hypertension and vascular injury/inflammation. However, no data are presently available in humans about possible relationships between T-lymphocyte subtypes and microvascular structural alterations.
2017
De Ciuceis, Carolina; Rossini, Claudia; Airò, Paolo; Scarsi, Mirko; Tincani, Angela; Tiberio, Guido Alberto Massimo; Piantoni, Silvia; Porteri, Enzo; Solaini, Leonardo; Duse, Sarah; Semeraro, Francesco; Petroboni, Beatrice; Mori, Luigi; Castellano, Maurizio; Gavazzi, Alice; Agabiti Rosei, Claudia; Agabiti Rosei, Enrico; Rizzoni, Damiano
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