Carbon monoxide suppresses arteriosclerotic lesions associated with chronic graft rejection and with balloon injury

Article Abstract:

Research indicates a protective role for carbon monoxide in vascular injury by preventing arteriosclerotic lesions occurring following aorta transplantation. Data show pre-exposure to 250 parts per million of carbon monoxide for 1 hour suppresses stenosis by inhibiting graft leukocyte infiltration/activation and smooth muscle cell proliferation.

United States, Portugal, Industrial Gas Manufacturing, Industrial gases, Carbon Monoxide, Prevention, Drug use, Cell proliferation, Leukocytes, White blood cells, Fistula, Arteriovenous, Arteriovenous fistula

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Carbon monoxide has anti-inflammatory effects involving the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathway

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Carbon monoxide may have therapeutic potential as an anti-inflammatory agent. It inhibits the production of inflammatory cytokines in vitro and in vivo and increases the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-10.

Inflammation, Inflammation mediators

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Requirement for CD154 in the progression of atherosclerosis

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CD40-CD154 signaling appears to be involved in the progression of atherosclerotic lesions. In mice who were homozygous for a CD154 gene mutation, atherosclerotic plaque area was reduced 550%.

Development and progression, T cell antigen receptors, T cells, Atherosclerosis

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