Immunosuppression With Mycophenolate Mofetil Attenuates Hypertension in an Experimental Model of Autoimmune Disease [Hypertension]

ConclusionsThese data suggest that MMF selectively depleted CD45R+ B cells and lowered subsequent autoantibody production, furthering the concept that autoantibodies mechanistically contribute to the pathogenesis of hypertension.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - February 27, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Taylor, E. B., Ryan, M. J. Tags: Inflammation, Hypertension Original Research Source Type: research