Possible mechanisms underlying the association between human T-cell leukemia virus type 1 (HTLV-1) and hypertension in elderly Japanese population

ConclusionAsymptomatic HTLV-1 infection is inversely associated with hypertension, possibly by activating endothelial maintenance, including atherosclerosis progression.

Source: Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine - January 29, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: research