Lower serum levels of IL-13 is associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness in old age subjects.

CONCLUSIONS: IL-13, an anti-inflammatory cytokine, may have a protective role in the human atherosclerotic process. It could be used as an effective and promising novel therapeutic target development.
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Source: Aging Clinical and Experimental Research - August 28, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Boccardi V, Paolacci L, Croce MF, Baroni M, Ercolani S, Cecchetti R, Villa A, Mecocci P Tags: Aging Clin Exp Res Source Type: research