Relationship between Galectin-3 and mineralocorticoid receptor in pulmonary hypertension

Conclusion: Gal-3 levels are elevated in human and experimental PAH. In experimental PH, Gal-3 is driven by macrophage MR and both are associated with increased lung inflammation.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - October 28, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tanba, C., Qi, G., Warburton, R., Penumatsa, K., Toksoz, D., Wilson, J., Farber, H., Hill, N., Preston, I. Tags: Pulmonary hypertension Source Type: research