Published August 2004 | Version v1
Journal article

Clinical significance of changes of serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels in senile hypertensive patients

  • 1. Yangpu Diostrict Central Hospital, Shanghai (China). Dept. of Geriatrics

Description

Objective: To explore the clinical significance of changes of serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels in senile patients with hypertension. Methods: Serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels were determined with RIA in 165 senile hypertensive patients and 50 controls. Results: In senile hypertensive patients, the serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels were significantly higher than those in the controls. The patients with uncontrolled hypertension (n=88) had higher serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels than those in the well-controlled patients (n=77). Conclusion: Abnormal high serum TNF-α and IL-6 levels were one of the main pathophysiologic features in senile hypertension and might contribute to the intractability. (authors)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Radioimmunology
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 270-271
ISSN
1008-9810

Optional Information

Notes
2 tabs., 4 refs.