Plasma levels of immunosuppressive mediators during cardiopulmonary bypass
The aim of this study was to evaluate plasma levels of two mediators with immunosuppressive properties, complement fraction C3a (C3a) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), during extracorporeal circulation. The proliferation index after phytohaemagglutinin (PHA) stimulation of isolated periphe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1996-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000099 |