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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Main Authors: E. Borrelli, P. Giomarelli, A. Naldini, E. Luzzi, S. Silvestri, M. Gardinali, V. Bocci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1996-01-01
Series:Mediators of Inflammation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0962935196000099