Relationships Between Phenotype and Function of Blood CD4(+) T-Cells and Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: an Experimental Study

Academic Article
Publication Date:
2019
abstract:
Introduction: Non-familial ascending thoracic aorta dilation and aneurysms (TAAs) are silent diseases in elderly patients. Histopathology revealed that functionally polarized infiltrating CD4(+) T-cells play a key role in aortic wall weakening.
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic; CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes; Flow Cytometry
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Handle:
https://iris.cnr.it/handle/20.500.14243/429035
Published in:
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE CIRURGIA CARDIOVASCULAR
Journal