Modulation of Circulating Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor in the Elderly

Aging increases the risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Chronic low-grade inflammation deteriorates vascular function, increases age-related vascular stiffness, and affects hemodynamics. The proinflammatory cytokine macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a major mediator of ath...

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Main Authors: Rammos, Christos, Hendgen-Cotta, Ulrike B., Pohl, Julia, Totzeck, Matthias, Luedike, Peter, Schulze, Volker T., Kelm, Malte, Rassaf, Tienush
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4119621/