Publication
Title
The cellular immune system in the post-myocardial infarction repair process
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Abstract
Growing evidence indicates that overactivation and prolongation of the inflammatory response after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) result in worse left ventricular remodelling, dysfunction and progression to heart failure. This post-AMI inflammatory response is characterised by the critical involvement of cells from both the innate and adaptive immune systems. In this review paper, we aim to summarise and discuss the emergence of immune cells in the bloodstream and myocardium after AMI in men and mice. Subset composition, phenotypes, and kinetics of immune cells are considered. In addition, the relation with post-MI cardiac remodelling, function and outcome is reported. Increased knowledge of immune components, the mechanisms and interactions by which these cells contribute to myocardial damage and repair following AMI may help to close the gaps that limit improvement of treatments of those who survive the acute infarction. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Language
English
Source (journal)
International journal of cardiology. - Amsterdam, 1981, currens
Publication
Amsterdam : 2015
ISSN
0167-5273
DOI
10.1016/J.IJCARD.2014.11.006
Volume/pages
179 (2015) , p. 240-247
ISI
000346089400069
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UAntwerpen
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Research group
Project info
Role of dendritic cells in Th1/Th17-mediated immune diseases.
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
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Web of Science
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