Treatment with the C5a receptor antagonist ADC-1004 reduces myocardial infarction in a porcine ischemia-reperfusion model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Polymorphonuclear neutrophils, stimulated by the activated complement factor C5a, have been implicated in cardiac ischemia/reperfusion injury. ADC-1004 is a competitive C5a receptor antagonist that has been shown to inhibit complemen...

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Main Authors: Arheden Håkan, Kanski Mikael, Ubachs Joey FA, Götberg Matthias, Andersson Patrik, Koul Sasha, van der Pals Jesper, Olivecrona Göran K, Larsson Bengt, Erlinge David
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/10/45