Plasma Concentrations of Cytokines in Patients with Combined Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerotic Plaque before Treatment Initiation—A Pilot Study

Plasma Concentrations of Cytokines in Patients with Combined Hyperlipidemia and Atherosclerotic Plaque before Treatment Initiation—A Pilot Study

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: The formation and destabilization of atherosclerotic plaques is a complex process involving several proteins and cytokines. Interleukin 6 (IL-6), interleukin 18 (IL-18), and tumor necrosis factor (TNF-α) are examples of such cytokines. The goal of our re...

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Main Authors: Marcin Basiak, Michal Kosowski, Marcin Hachula, Boguslaw Okopien
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
atherosclerosis
hyperlipidemia
rupture plaque
interleukin 6
interleukin 18
tumor necrosis factor alfa
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/58/5/624

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