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Prostaglandin I2 Therapy Promotes Regulatory T Cell Generation in Patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

Authors :
Norlander, Allison E.
Abney, Masako
Cephus, Jacqueline-Yvonne
Roe, Caroline E.
Irish, Jonathan M.
Shelburne, Nicholas J.
Newcomb, Dawn C.
Hemnes, AnnaR.
Peebles Jr., R. Stokes
Source :
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine; 9/15/2023, Vol. 208 Issue 6, p737-739, 3p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on the potential therapeutic effects of prostaglandin I2 (PGI2) in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Topics include the role of inflammation and immune responses in PAH, the vasoprotective effects of PGI2, and the hypothesis that PGI2 therapy can increase regulatory T cell (Treg) percentages and decrease the T effector cell (Teff) to Treg ratio in PAH patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1073449X
Volume :
208
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
172007000
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202304-0716LE