Are putative endothelial progenitor cells associated with flow-mediated dilation in refractory hypertensives?
ED-VD independently correlates with circulating EPCs in RH. Homocysteine is also an independent predictor of lower FMD in such patients.
Secretion of IL-18 into whole blood from healthy humans and trauma patients can be effectively controlled through blockade of caspase activity. In contrast, during sepsis, alternative mechanisms may regulate secretion of IL-18.