| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9979771 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
We report for the first time the upregulation of α2-macroglobulin and soluble α2-macroglobulin receptor in tracheal aspirates after cardiopulmonary bypass in infants and children. Soluble α2-macroglobulin receptor correlates with increased α2-macroglobulin and a disproportionate increase in pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory cytokine ratios.
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Authors
Eric A. MD, Richard J. MB, BCh, Justin P. PhD, James MD, Frank H. MD, Damian M. MS, Salvatore V. MD, PhD,