Interleukin-10 Released by CD4 + CD25 + Natural Regulatory T Cells Improves Microvascular Endothelial Function Through Inhibition of NADPH Oxidase Activity in Hypertensive Mice
Author(s) -
Modar Kassan,
María Galán,
Megan Partyka,
Mohamed Trebak,
Khalid Matrougui
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
arteriosclerosis thrombosis and vascular biology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.007
H-Index - 270
eISSN - 1524-4636
pISSN - 1079-5642
DOI - 10.1161/atvbaha.111.233262
Subject(s) - nadph oxidase , apocynin , endocrinology , angiotensin ii , medicine , receptor antagonist , receptor , chemistry , knockout mouse , biology , antagonist , pharmacology , oxidative stress
We previously demonstrated that a reduced number of CD(4+)CD(25+)-regulatory T cells (Tregs) was associated with microvascular dysfunction in hypertension. However, the underlying mechanism by which Tregs regulate vascular endothelial function remains unknown.
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