Interleukin 17A and Toll-like Receptor 4 in Patients with Arterial Hypertension

Conclusions: Arterial hypertension stimulates the immune response regardless of blood pressure regulation status. Prolonged hypertension influences peripheral monocyte TLR4 expression and IL-17A serum levels. Anti-hypertensive drugs have different immunomodulatory effects: diuretics are associated with higher IL-17A concentration and beta-blockers with lower TLR4 expression.Kidney Blood Press Res 2017;42:99 –108
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research