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Current Hypertension Reviews

Editor-in-Chief

ISSN (Print): 1573-4021
ISSN (Online): 1875-6506

The Role of the Immune System in the Pathogenesis of Hypertension

Author(s): Vincent W.S. Lee, Yiping Wang and David C.H. Harris

Volume 9, Issue 1, 2013

Page: [76 - 84] Pages: 9

DOI: 10.2174/1573402111309010011

Price: $65

Abstract

The role of innate and adaptive immunity in the pathogenesis of hypertension has received increasing recognition over the past few years. This review will focus on recent developments in this emerging area. In particular, the role of macrophages and lymphocytes will be highlighted.

Keywords: Blood pressure, hypertension, immune cells, lymphocyte, macrophage, renal disease

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