Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with an enhanced spontaneous production of pro-inflammatory cytokines by peripheral blood mononuclear cells

Posttraumatic stress disorder is associated with an enhanced spontaneous production of pro-inflammatory cytokines by peripheral blood mononuclear cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with an enhanced risk for cardiovascular and other inflammatory diseases. Chronic low-level inflammation has been suggested as a potential mechanism linking these conditions.</p&g...

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Main Authors: Gola Hannah, Engler Harald, Sommershof Annette, Adenauer Hannah, Kolassa Stephan, Schedlowski Manfred, Groettrup Marcus, Elbert Thomas, Kolassa Iris-Tatjana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Immune system
Cytokines
Pro-inflammatory cytokines
Traumatic stress
Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/13/40

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