Title:The Role of the Immune System in the Pathogenesis of Hypertension
Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Author(s): Vincent W.S. Lee, Yiping Wang and David C.H. Harris
Affiliation:
Keywords:
Blood pressure, hypertension, immune cells, lymphocyte, macrophage, renal disease
Abstract: The role of innate and adaptive immunity in the pathogenesis of hypertension has received increasing
recognition over the past few years. This review will focus on recent developments in this emerging area. In particular, the
role of macrophages and lymphocytes will be highlighted.
